Scenario: Three-year-old Marcus arrives at the pediatric clinic with his mother for his first visit. His mother reports they have moved seven times in the past three years due to housing instability. Marcus has not had a well-child visit since he was 9 months old. The nurse performs an initial assessment and notes that Marcus speaks only a few words and seems shy with strangers. Question: Based on Marcus’s history of frequent relocations and missed well-child visits, which health risks should the nurse prioritize in the assessment? Select all that apply. Risk of neglect because his mother moves him all over. Potential iron-deficiency anemia that hasn’t been screened. Incomplete vaccination status. Increased risk of childhood obesity due to relocations. Developmental delays that may have gone undetected due to lack of well child visits. Potential lead exposure from multiple housing environments.
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