The nurse is preparing to conduct a physical examination of a 3-year-old child. Which assessment will the nurse introduce for the first time to this patient?
A) Snellen vision testing
B) Blood pressure recording
C) Observation of walking gait
D) Standing height measurement
B
Feedback:
Blood pressure measurement begins to be a part of routine assessment at 3 years of age. The preschool E-chart is used for vision screening at this age. Walking gait and standing height measurement will be introduced in future assessments.
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