The nurse is conducting a developmental history on a 5-year-old child. Which questions are appropriate to ask the parents for this part of the assessment? (Select all that apply.)

A) "Can he tell time?"
B) "Does he have any food allergies?"
C) "Is he able to tie his shoelaces?"
D) "Does he take a children's vitamin?"
E) "How much junk food does your child eat?"
F) "How many teeth has he lost, and when did he lose them?"

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Devon Barker · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, C, F, Explanation :  Questions about tooth loss, ability to tell time, and ability to tie shoelaces are appropriate questions for a developmental assessment. Questions about junk food intake and vitamins are part of a nutritional history. Questions about food allergies are not part of a developmental history. Questions about junk food intake and vitamins are part of a nutritional history. Questions about food allergies are not part of a developmental history. Questions for a developmental assessment include questions about tooth loss, ability to tell time, and ability to tie shoelaces.

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