A Parent Asks the Nurse Why a Developmental Assessment Is

question 15

Multiple Choice

A parent asks the nurse why a developmental assessment is being conducted for a child during a routine well-child visit.The nurse answers based on the knowledge that routine developmental assessments during well-child visits are

• A) not necessary unless the parents request them.
• B) the best method for early detection of cognitive disorders.
• C) frightening to parents and children and should be avoided.
• D) valuable in measuring intelligence in children.

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Definitions:

Scapegoating

The practice of unfairly blaming an individual or group for problems or failures, often to divert attention from the actual causes.

Problem Consensus

Agreement among members of a group on the nature, significance, and priority of a problem that needs addressing.

Punishment

A consequence meant to reduce the frequency of an undesirable behavior, often used in disciplinary contexts.

Multiproblem Families

Families experiencing a range of significant social, economic, health, or psychological issues simultaneously, posing complex challenges for intervention.