The Denver II (DDST) is the tool to be used when conducting a developmental assessment of a 5-year-old child. What is MOST important for the nurse to tell the caregiver about this procedure?
a. It is not an IQ test but a measure of the child's growth and development.
b. It is painless.
c. It is a test the child cannot fail.
d. It will require a day's hospitalization to complete.
A
Inform the caregiver that it is not an IQ test but a measure of the child's growth and development. The child is to be evaluated for a series of tasks and rated on each with a "P" for "pass."
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