A nurse is preparing to begin an assessment on a newly admitted child. The nurse should be aware that the single most important component of a pediatric physical examination is:
a. assessment of heart and lungs.
b. measurement of height and weight.
c. documentation of parental concerns.
d. obtaining an accurate history.
D
An accurate history is most helpful in identifying problems and potential problems. Heart and lung assessment and documentation of parental concerns are not as important as an accurate history. A single measurement of height and weight is not as significant as determining growth over time. The child's growth pattern can be elicited from the history.
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