The nurse is conducting a developmental history on a 5-year-old child. Which questions are appropriate to ask the parents for this part of the assessment? Select all that apply
a. "How much junk food does your child eat?"
b. "How many teeth has he lost, and when did he lose them?"
c. "Is he able to tie his shoelaces?"
d. "Does he take a children's vitamin?"
e. "Can he tell time?"
f.
"Does he have any food allergies?"
ANS: B, C, E
Questions about tooth loss, ability to tell time, and ability to tie shoelaces are appropriate questions for a developmental assessment. Questions about junk food intake and vitamins are part of a nutritional history. Questions about food allergies are not part of a developmental history.
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