A 7-year-old boy presents for a routine well-child visit. Hi…

A 7-year-old boy presents for a routine well-child visit. His height is at the 75th percentile and his weight is at the 99th percentile. Physical examination findings are otherwise normal. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial action for the APRN?

The parent of a 5-year-old child tells the primary care pedi…

The parent of a 5-year-old child tells the primary care pediatric APRN that the child has been using the toilet to urinate for since age 3 but continues to defecate in “pull-ups.” The APRN learns that the child has predictable bowel movements and a physical examination is normal. What will the APRN recommend?