A School-Age Child Is Brought to the Clinic by a Parent

question 55

Multiple Choice

A school-age child is brought to the clinic by a parent who reports that the child becomes short of breath with activity.Which assessment finding would the nurse correlate with this condition?

• A) Bulging fontanels
• B) Elevated brain natriuretic peptide
• C) Peripheral edema
• D) Weight loss

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Definitions:

Behavioral Change

A modification in an individual's actions or reactions, often the result of interventions or personal development efforts.

Preparation Stage

A phase in behavioral change models where individuals get ready to take action within the near future.

Exercise Regularly

The practice of engaging in physical activity on a routine basis to improve or maintain one's health and fitness.

External Variable

Factors outside of a study or experiment that can influence or affect its outcome or the behavior of subjects under observation.