At a well-child visit, a mother voices concern that her 30-month-old has a much smaller vocabulary than other children in his daycare. The nurse should:
a. Explain to the mother that the child has a significant developmental delay
b. Assess the child for other age-appropriate development
c. Suspect that the child is not getting sufficient attention from the parent
d. Suggest that the child's hearing be evaluated
B
No two toddlers have the same vocabulary at the same age. The nurse should assess the other developmental markers before any conclusions can be drawn. There is no sufficient evidence to support that the mother is giving the child insufficient attention or that the child has a developmental delay.
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