During a well-child visit, the caregiver tells the nurse she is concerned that her 3 year old often stutters when he is speaking. Which of the following statements made by the nurse is the best explanation to give this mother regarding her concern?
A) Stuttering is common in young children because they are not physically capable of forming all the sounds.
B) Stuttering is usually indicative of a hearing loss.
C) Difficulties with speaking generally indicate that the adults in the child's life are not reading to the child enough.
D) Children of this age may stutter while they search for just the right word.
Question 2
In discussing the causes of iron deficiency anemia in children with a group of nurses, the following statements are made. Which of these statements is a misconception related to iron deficiency anemia?
A) A family's economic problems often are a cause of malnutrition.
B) Milk is a perfect food and babies should be able to have all the milk they want.
C) Caregivers sometimes don't understand the importance of iron and proper nutrition.
D) Children have a hard time getting enough iron from food during their first few years.
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