When a child is found on physical examination to have an innocent murmur, the nurse will recommend to the caregivers that they do which of the following? Select all that apply.
a. Do not mention this to others, because it often frightens people who do not understand.
b. Tell other caregivers so that in an emergency those going to the emergency room with the child will know.
c. Provide medical documentation about the innocent heart murmur to the school nurse, coaches, and administration.
d. Say very little or nothing about the heart murmur because it only scares the child who will soon outgrow it anyway.
Question 2
A mother expresses amazement that her school-aged son, who was somewhat slow to crawl and walk, is now riding a bicycle and in-line skating.
The nurse would explain that the child is able to do these new activities well because of which of the following? Select all that apply. a. Taking longer to crawl and walk provides a much better balance and coordination system.
b. Improved balance and coordination are part of the growth and development of this age.
c. Children who are slower in developing initial skills seem to have more high-risk behaviors later.
d. This child has developed the muscles needed for bicycling and in-line skating.
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