Which factor, noted by the nurse during the pediatric health history portion of the assessment process, would indicate the child is at risk for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
1. Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine
2. Advanced parental age
3. Prenatal exposure to smoke
4. Immune response
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Explanation:
1. Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine has been thought to be associated with autism spectrum disorder, though a relationship has never been established through research.
2. Advanced parental age has been associated with autism spectrum disorders.
3. Research shows that a mother's use of cigarettes during pregnancy can increase the risk for ADHD.
4. Immune response can be associated with autism spectrum disorders.
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