A Parent Asks the Nurse in the Pediatric Clinic How

A parent asks the nurse in the pediatric clinic how often school-aged children need to have a routine medical exam. The nurse, following the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation for routine medical exams, will give which of the following responses?

A) every year at approximately the same time of year
B) at least every 2 years preferably at ages 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, and 12
C) every 3 years preferably at ages 5, 8, and 11
D) before entering kindergarten, 5th grade, and 7th grade