New Parents Are Concerned About the Things Their Baby Is

question 15

Multiple Choice

New parents are concerned about the things their baby is and is not doing at age eight months. The nurse might suggest screening the baby with which of the following?

• A) DDST-II.
• B) Assessment tools utilised by the state education department.
• C) Growth and development charts.
• D) Apgar scoring system.

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Definitions:

Personality Disorders

A class of mental disorders characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience, exhibited across many contexts and deviating markedly from those accepted by the individual's culture.

Extreme Characteristics

Traits or features that are significantly above or below the average or norm in any dimension such as physical, psychological, or behavioral.

Impaired Functioning

A reduction in the ability to perform or operate effectively in daily activities, often due to physical or mental health conditions.

Neurological Damage

Harm or injury to the nervous system, potentially affecting its structure and function.