Author Question: When the mother of a 3-year-old expresses concern about her daughter's slowed growth rate, the ... (Read 101 times)

Haya94 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

When the mother of a 3-year-old expresses concern about her daughter's slowed growth rate, the nurse's most informative response would be:

a. Three-year-olds have finished a growth spurt and now their coordination can catch up.
b. Children's growth is hereditary. She may be of small stature like you.
c. The growth of a 3-year-old is associated with their nutrition. How is she eating?
d. Your daughter is healthy and happy. Don't worry about her growth right now.

Question 2

When discussing growth and development with the parents of a child, the nurse explains that nutrition is the single most important influence on:

a. cognitive development.
b. secondary sexual characteristics.
c. production of blood cells.
d. growth of bones and muscle.

momo1250 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Three-year-olds slow down in their growth in a natural cycle.

Answer to Question 2

D
Nutrition is probably the single most important influence on growth.