Physical examination

Physical examination ( 8 Questions)

A client expresses concern about their 2-year-old child's speech development. What action should the nurse take to assess the child's articulation?


Correct Answer: C

A. Incorrect. Asking the child to recite the alphabet may assess their knowledge of letters, but it does not specifically evaluate articulation.

B. Incorrect. Observing the child's response to questions is important for assessing language comprehension, but it does not specifically target articulation.

C. Correct. Assessing articulation involves having the child repeat sounds, words, or sentences to evaluate their ability to form sounds and words correctly.

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




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