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A nurse is collecting data from a 3-year-old child during a well-child visit.
Which of the following findings should alert the nurse to a possible developmental delay?
It is expected developmental milestones for a 3-year-old child.
It is expected developmental milestones for a 3-year-old child.
It is expected developmental milestones for a 3-year-old child.
The child has frequent temper tantrums. This is because temper tantrums are not a normal part of a 3-year-old child’s development and can indicate emotional or behavioral problems. According to the height and weight chart for children, a 3-year-old child should be able to do the following:
• Speak in three-word sentences
• Copy a circle with a crayon
• Ride a tricycle using pedals
The child has frequent temper tantrums. This is because temper tantrums are not a normal part of a 3-year-old child’s development and can indicate emotional or behavioral problems. According to the height and weight chart for children, a 3-year-old child should be able to do the following:
• Speak in three-word sentences
• Copy a circle with a crayon
• Ride a tricycle using pedals
Therefore, choices A, B and C are wrong because they are expected developmental milestones for a 3-year-old child.
A nurse should collect data from the child and the parents to determine the cause and frequency of the temper tantrums and provide appropriate interventions and referrals.