Discussion - L.G. is a 5-year-old boy being seen in the pediatric

 AHA-DISC 2

Option 1)

 L.G. is a 5-year-old boy being seen in the pediatric clinic for a yearly physical examination.

Subjective Data

The patient is accompanied  by a parent (mother)

The mother said that the child takes no medications and is healthy.

Patient attends preschool

Plays T-ball

There are no smokers in the house

Lives with mother and father

Objective Data

Vital signs: T 37 P 124 R 12 BP 104/64

Weight: 35 lb

Height: 52 inches

Immunizations: Up to date

Questions

1. What should the nurse include in the general inspection of this patient?
2. What observations are important regarding physical appearance and hygiene?
3. How should a 5-year-old child be assessed?
4. What teaching is appropriate for this age group?