A nursing student is assessing children at a well-child clinic. The nursing student should know that routine monitoring of blood pressure should begin at what age?

1. 4 years of age
2. 3 years of age
3. 10 years of age
4. 12 years of age


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1. Screening should be done prior to this age.
2. Screening should begin at this age.
3. Screening should be done prior to this age.
4. Screening should be done prior to this age.

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