When interviewing the mother of a 3-year-old child, the nurse asks about developmental milestones such as the age of walking without assistance. How should this question be considered?
A) Unnecessary information because child is age 3 years
B) An important part of the family history
C) An important part of the child's past history
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 past history. Developmental milestones provide important information about the child's physical, social, and neurologic health and should be included in the history for a 3-year-old 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