The nurse is assessing a preschool-age patient who is exhibiting symptoms of hyperactivity. Which question is most appropriate for the nurse to ask the patient's mother during the health history interview?
1) "Does your child consume a lot of sugar?"
2) "Did you use drugs while you were pregnant?"
3) "Did you consume enough folic acid during pregnancy?"
4) "Does your child eat a lot of vegetables?"
ANS: 1
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