When interviewing the mother of a 3-year-old child,the nurse asks about developmental milestones,such as the age when he started walking without assistance.How should milestones be considered?
A) They are unnecessary because the child is age 3 years.
B) They are an important part of the family history.
C) They are an important part of the child's past growth and development.
D) They are an important part of the child's review of systems.

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It is important for the nurse to obtain information about the attainment of developmental milestones because they provide data about the child's growth that should be included in the history.Developmental milestones provide important information about the child's physical,social,and neurological health.The developmental milestones are specific to this child.If pertinent,attainment of milestones by siblings would be included in the family history.The review of systems does not include the developmental milestones.

When Interviewing the Mother of a 3-Year-Old Child,the Nurse Asks