During a physical assessment, the nurse suggests to the parents that a preschooler be given the Denver-II Developmental Screening Test. Which of the following areas would this test assess?
A) Physical development
B) Eating habits
C) Cognitive development
D) Temperament
C
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The Denver-II Developmental Screening Test (DDST) is a tool used to identify developmental delays in infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. If a delay is identified or suspected, a more detailed evaluation of the child may be performed. Physical development is measured and plotted on a chart. Eating habits and temperament may be discussed during the client interview.
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