Nutrition and Weight

This chapter explores the case of Neil, a 12-month-old male, who is presented to the primary care office for a well-baby visit. Neil's mother states that Neil has been healthy since his last well-baby visit at 9 months of age. His nutrition history reveals that he has successfully transitioned to a diet with whole milk. Neil's birth weight was 3000 g, and his Apgar scores were 8 at 1 minute and 9 at 5 minutes. Past medical history reveals that Neil has had 3 episodes of acute otitis media since birth. The chapter provides essential guidance and information for understanding how to diagnose and manage this case. This includes differential diagnosis and a series of critical thinking questions ideal for family nurse practitioner.