The nurse is assessing the preschool-age child's ability for coping and stress tolerance. Which questions are appropriate to include in the psychosocial history portion of the assessment process? Select all that apply
1) "Did you use drugs or alcohol during your pregnancy?"
2) "Does your child throw temper tantrums?"
3) "Is your child destructive to self or others?"
4) "How many hours of sleep does your child get per day?"
5) "What is your child's favorite snack?"
ANS: 2, 3
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