A nurse is assessing language development in all the pediatric clients presenting at the healthcare provider's office for well-child visits. At which age would the nurse further assess language development if the client is unable to verbalize the words "dada" and "mama"?
1. 3 months
2. 6 months
3. 8 months
4. 12 months
4
Explanation:
1. By 3 months of age, infants vocalize during play and with familiar people. The infant may also begin to laugh. At this time, they do not use these as names for the parents.
2. By 6 months of age, infants will be making the sounds "mamamamam" and "dadadada" because they like to repeat sounds. At this time, they do not use these as names for the parents.
3. By 8 months of age, infants will be making the sounds "mamamamam" and "dadadada" because they like to repeat sounds. At this time, they do not use these as names for the parents.
4. By 12 months of age, children should be able to verbalize "mama" or "dada" to identify their mother or father. This client would require further assessment by the nurse.
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