The Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Is Examining a School-Age

The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is examining a school-age child who reports frequent stomach pain and headaches. The parent reports that the child misses several days of school each month. The child has a normal exam. Before proceeding with further diagnostic tests, what will the nurse practitioner initially ask the parent?

A) About the timing of the symptoms each day and during the week
B) How well the child performs in school and in extracurricular activities
C) If the parent feels a strong need to protect the child from problems
D) Whether there are any unusual stressors or circumstances at home