Author Question: A mother comes to the healthcare clinic for a regular health examination for her 5-year-old son ... (Read 64 times)

Brittanyd9008 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A mother comes to the healthcare clinic for a regular health examination for her 5-year-old son prior to kindergarten admission. Which comment by the mother would indicate the need for follow-up questions to the mother?

a. He's not a good boy like my other son.
b. I've had to treat him for lice a couple of times.
c. He has an imaginary friend he calls Buddy.
d. He's so funny when he imitates his dad doing things.

Question 2

A mother has brought her 8-month-old daughter to the healthcare clinic for a well-child appointment and any needed immunizations.

To assess the child's physical development with age-appropriate norms, which of the following questions should the nurse ask? Is your child able to:
a. Walk while holding onto furniture?
b. Crawl on her hands and knees?
c. Pick up food with her fingers?
d. Sit up without support?

kjo;oj · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Negative comments or comparisons with another child can be an indicator of or potential for child abuse. The nurse needs to determine whether this is an actual problem. Head lice are a common health problem for children of this age because of close physical contact during play. The mother seems to have a healthy attitude about the infestations and to be knowledgeable in the treatment. Imaginary play, magical thinking, and belief in mythical figures are normal at age 5 . A child this age will normally imitate the same-sex parent.

Answer to Question 2

D
At 7 months, most children can sit up by themselves. Cruising usually occurs around 8 to 12 months. At about 7 to 10 months, a child begins to crawl. Infants develop a pincer grasp around 10 months.