Parents of a 4-Year-Old Child Are Concerned Because He Continues

question 25

Multiple Choice

Parents of a 4-year-old child are concerned because he continues to stutter.What nursing intervention is correct?

• A) Remind the parents that stuttering is normal in children younger than 10 years.
• B) Inform the parents to have a speech evaluation performed if the stuttering continues beyond age 5 years.
• C) Reinforce the fact that this common speech defect requires no treatment.
• D) Tell the parents that speech problems are most treatable during the child's teen years.

Understand the nature and types of nursing research.

Identify the appropriate steps in the research process.

Understand the ethical considerations in nursing research, including participant rights and consent.

Learn about significant nursing theorists and their contributions to nursing practices.

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