A Parent Says to a Nurse, "How Do You Know

question 10

Multiple Choice

A parent says to a nurse, "How do you know when my child needs these screening tests the doctor just mentioned?" Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

• A) "Screening tests are administered at the ages when a child is most likely to develop a condition."
• B) "Screening tests are done in the newborn nursery and from these results, additional screening tests are ordered throughout the first two years of life."
• C) "Screening tests are most often done when the doctor suspects something is wrong with the child."
• D) "Screening tests are done at each office visit."