When reviewing a pediatric client's medical record, which are considered environmental factors that influence growth and development?
Select all that apply.
1. Nutrition.
2. Climate.
3. Heredity.
4. Culture.
5. Religion.
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5
Nutrition, climate, culture, and religion are all external, environmental factors that can affect how an individual grows and develops over time. Heredity drives the physical attributes of growth and development such as stature, gender, and race.
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