The pediatric nurse is assessing a teenager's past medical history. Which information should the nurse inquire about? (Select all that apply.)
A.
All acute illnesses
B.
Any chronic illnesses
C.
Apgar scores at birth
D.
Birth weight
E.
Neonatal feeding problems
ANS: A, B
Inquiring about all acute illness episodes and any chronic illnesses present is appropriate for a child of any age. Asking about Apgar scores, birth weight, and neonatal feeding problems would be important for younger children.
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