Which will the nurse assess in the family of a 3-year-old child during a pediatric clinic visit scheduled due to regressive behavior? Select all that apply
1. Change in parental marital status
2. Level of education for each parent
3. Health of child's siblings
4. Maternal depression
5. Child's exposure to communicable diseases
1, 3, 4
Explanation:
1. Changes that occur with the family members of a 3-year-old child could be the source of the regressive behavior being exhibited. It is appropriate for the nurse to assess for a change in parental marital status.
2. The nurse would not need to assess the level of education for each parent for a 3-year-old child exhibiting regressive behavior. This information will already be compiled in the child's medical record.
3. A change in the health of the child's siblings could cause regressive behavior. This is appropriate for the nurse to include in the family assessment.
4. Maternal depression can be associated with poor self-concept and could be a reason for regressive behavior. This is appropriate for the nurse to include in the family assessment.
5. While it is appropriate for the nurse to assess the child's exposure to communicable disease, this is not included in the family assessment for regressive behavior.
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