The nurse is assessing a child's growth and development. What questions should the nurse ask the parents that demonstrate an understanding of the factors that affect growth and development processes?
1. How tall the parents are
2. Whether noises seem to bother their child
3. How many ounces of formula their child drinks daily
4. What their yearly income is
5. Whether their child will receive day-care services
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3
Rationale 1: The genetic inheritance of an individual is established at conception. It remains unchanged throughout life, and determines such characteristics as gender and physical characteristics (e.g., eye color, potential height).
Rationale 2: Temperament sets the stage for the interactive dynamics of growth and development.
Rationale 3: Adequate nutrition is an essential component of growth and development.
Rationale 4: Although adequate family income allows for sufficient nutrition, housing, and other needs, it is not generally considered a factor affecting growth and development.
Rationale 5: Being cared for by individuals other than one's parents is not generally considered as a factor unless care is neglected by whoever is responsible.
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