While Assessing the Cognitive Status of a School-Age Child, the Nurse

Multiple Choice

While assessing the cognitive status of a school-age child, the nurse notes that the child was unable to perform basic mathematical problems and unable to name several former presidents of the United States. Prior to considering the possibility that this client has cognitive issues, which factor should be reviewed?

A) The child's age and developmental status
B) The child's living arrangements with separated parents
C) The child's currency of vaccinations
D) The child's hobbies performed in leisure time