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

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Information about the attainment of developmental milestones is important to obtain.It provides data about the child's growth and development that should be included in the history.Developmental milestones provide important information about the child's physical,social,and neurologic 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