The nurse is plotting the height and weight of children during a school assessment clinic. Which aspect of the children's health is the nurse assessing?
1. Development
2. Health
3. Growth
4. Bone size
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Development is an increase in the complexity of function and skill progression. It is the capacity and skill of a person to adapt to the environment.
Rationale 2: Health is a dynamic process with varying definitions, all of which point to well-being.
Rationale 3: Growth refers to physical change and increase in size. Indicators include height, weight, bone size, and dentition.
Rationale 4: Bone size is one of the indicators of growth.
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