Psychology / lifespan development · practice question
An 8-year-old child at a school health screening is being evaluated for developmental expectations for school-age development. Assessment data include the caregiver asks which chores are developmentally appropriate. Using the clinical judgment model, what is the nurse's first step?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
B. Recognize and analyze relevant cues to determine whether the client is stable or deteriorating.
Why
NCSBN clinical judgment begins with recognizing and analyzing cues before taking action or evaluating outcomes.
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