Which developmental assessment instrument is appropriate to assess a 5-year-old child?

a. Brazelton Behavioral Scale
b. Denver Developmental Screening Test II (DDST-II)
c. Dubowitz Scale
d. New Ballard Scale


B
The DDST-II is used for infants and children between birth and 6 years of age. Brazelton's Behavioral Scale is used for newborn assessment. The Dubowitz Scale is used for estimation of gestational age. The New Ballard Scale is used for newborn screening.

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