A new mother asks, "Why should I bring my baby in for a checkup? He isn't sick." The nurse's best response is:
a. "He may have a problem that you haven't identified."
b. "Well-baby visits allow the doctor to determine whether your baby is growing and developing normally."
c. "These visits are required by law to identify communicable diseases."
d. "Please ask your pediatrician to explain this to you."
B
The pediatrician uses well-baby checkups to observe for abnormalities, to answer parental questions, to give immunizations, and to observe the normal growth and development of the infant.
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