Which of These Statements Would Be Most Appropriate for a Nurse

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements would be most appropriate for a nurse to state when assessing an adult patient for growth and developmental delays?

• A) "How many times per week do you exercise?"
• B) "Are you able to stand on one foot for 5 seconds?"
• C) "Would you please describe your usual activities during the day?"
• D) "How many hours a day do you spend watching television or sitting in front of a computer?"

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