Developmental Surveillance Is a Primary Component of the Pediatric Primary

question 4

Multiple Choice

Developmental surveillance is a primary component of the pediatric primary care visit and is defined by the AAP as a process of:

• A) Eliciting and attending to parental concerns about their child's development, observing the child's behavior, identifying risk and protective factors, and maintaining accurate records
• B) Interviewing the adult caregivers and the child to learn how the child is sleeping, eating, and behaving at home
• C) Observing the child during the primary care visit to assess their speech, hearing, and emotional state
• D) Observing the child in the school or child care setting to assess peer relationship, gross motor, and communication skills

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