A Parent Brings an 18-Month-Old to the Pediatrician for a Routine

question 11

Multiple Choice

A parent brings an 18-month-old to the pediatrician for a routine well-child visit and reports the child has been babbling and cooing since 6 months of age but is not yet saying any words.Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

• A) "Don't worry, your child should catch up soon."
• B) "The doctor will want to refer your child to an audiologist and speech pathologist."
• C) "This is normal speech development for an 18-month-old child."
• D) "Your child has an expressive language disorder and needs further evaluation."

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