What is the leading cause of death for all children between the ages of 4 and 20?
A) Cancer
B) Motor vehicle crashes
C) SIDS
D) Respiratory illnesses
Question 2
The nurse is making a home visit to Gail, a 26-year-old woman with a 3-year-old daughter, Elise. They were referred for a home visit because Elise's weight and height are below that expected for her age.
The nurse asks what activities Elise likes to participate in at home. Gail says that she likes to watch TV but wants to sit very close to the screen. When completing the DDSTII with Elise, the nurse notes that her speech is delayed and very hard to understand. Gail says that Elise has had numerous ear infections over the past two winters. The nurse might conclude Elise
A) needs a nutritional assessment.
B) would benefit from hearing screening.
C) is developing normally.
D) would benefit from lead screening.
To examine a child’s ear, the pinna should be pulled back and up for children over 3 years; the pinn
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