Caregivers of a preschooler ask the pediatric nurse how they can tell if their preschooler is ready for school. The nurse would most likely:
a. refer them to a psychologist for specific tests to measure readiness
b. conduct one of the tests with absolute indicators of school readiness
c. instruct the caregivers on indicators of school success such as age, ability to play with other children, and attention span
d. suggest they enroll their child just as soon as they can get the school to accept the child
C
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A Incorrect. An evaluation by a psychologist is not typically necessary.
B Incorrect. It would not be conclusive to administer a single test.
C Correct. In an effort to predict readiness for school, the caregivers should evaluate the child's age, ability to plan with others, and attention span.
D Incorrect. Suggesting that parents enroll their child as soon as the child is accepted is not an appropriate strategy for determining if the child is ready to enter school.
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