A parent asks the nurse in the pediatric clinic how often school-aged children need to have a routine medical exam
The nurse, following the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation for routine medical exams, will give which of the following responses? a. every year at approximately the same time of year
b. at least every 2 years preferably at ages 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, and 12
c. every 3 years preferably at ages 5, 8, and 11
d. before entering kindergarten, 5th grade, and 7th grade
B
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A Incorrect: This is not the recommendation of the AAP for the school-age child.
B Correct: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends routine medical exams for the school-age child at least every 2 years and suggests they occur at ages 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, and 12.
C Incorrect: This is not the recommendation of the AAP for the school-age child.
D Incorrect: This is not the recommendation of the AAP for the school-age child.
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