Developmental Assessment

Developmental Assessment ( 8 Questions)

A client is concerned about their 5-year-old child's language development. What action should the nurse take to assess the child's language skills?


Correct Answer: C

A. Incorrect. Reciting the alphabet primarily tests rote memory and may not accurately reflect a child's language development.

B. Incorrect. Observing the child's response to questions is important but does not specifically target language development.

C. Correct. Having the child name familiar objects assesses their expressive language skills and vocabulary.

D. Incorrect. Using a tongue depressor to examine the mouth is not relevant to assessing language skills.




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