How can the nurse best assess the infant's language development and detect any potential problems?
a. Teach caregivers to do the word count test.
b. Use the Denver II Screening Test.
c. Have simple observational periods.
d. Use the Minnesota Multiphasic Test.
B
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A Incorrect. The best assessment of the infant's language development to detect any potential problems is not to teach the caregivers to do the word count test.
B Correct. The best assessment of the infant's language development to detect any potential problems is to use the Denver II Screening Test.
C Incorrect. The best assessment of the infant's language development to detect any potential problems is not to have simple observational periods.
D Incorrect. The best assessment of the infant's language development to detect any potential problems is not to use the Minnesota Multiphasic Test.
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