The nurse is assessing the gross motor skills of an 8-year-old boy. Which of interview question would facilitate this assessment?
A) 'Do you like to do puzzles?'
B) 'Do play any instruments?'
C) 'Do you participate in any sports?'
D) 'Do you like to construct models?'
Ans: C
To assess the gross motor skills of school-age children, the nurse should ask questions about participation in sports and after-school activities. For fine motor skills, the nurse could ask questions about band membership, constructing models, and writing skills.
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