Author Question: The Denver II (DDST) is the tool to be used when conducting a developmental assessment of a ... (Read 105 times)

chads108 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The Denver II (DDST) is the tool to be used when conducting a developmental assessment of a 5-year-old child. What is MOST important for the nurse to tell the caregiver about this procedure?

a. It is not an IQ test but a measure of the child's growth and development.
b. It is painless.
c. It is a test the child cannot fail.
d. It will require a day's hospitalization to complete.

Question 2

Which of these aspects should a nurse include when teaching a client who has nocturnal enuresis?

a. limiting fluid intake after 6:00 P.M.
b. attaching an external condom
c. reducing fluid intake volume each day
d. attempting to void every 2 hours when awake

hramirez205 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Inform the caregiver that it is not an IQ test but a measure of the child's growth and development. The child is to be evaluated for a series of tasks and rated on each with a P for pass.

Answer to Question 2

A
Incontinence during sleep is called nocturnal enuresis. Treatment includes limiting fluid intake after 6:00 P.M.