The nurse is teaching a class to recent nursing graduates who have decided to work in the area of pediatrics. The nurse explains that the most common cause of delayed motor development in this population is:
1. Lead poisoning.
2. Physical abuse.
3. Cerebral palsy.
4. Alcohol use during the third trimester.
Answer: 3
Explanation: 3. Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common developmental motor disability in children, affecting the ability to move and maintain balance and posture. Lead poisoning, physical abuse, and maternal use of alcohol during the third trimester are not identified as being the most common causes of delayed motor development in the pediatric client.
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Which personnel may accept verbal orders in the United States is governed by
A. The Joint Commission. B. local ordinance. C. state law. D. the Institute for Safe Medication Practice.