A mother is comparing her child with the neighbor's child who is the same age. The mother is concerned that her child does not have as advanced language skills as the neighbor child
The nurse assesses the child and determines the language skills are within the range of normal. This nurse would advise the mother that: a. speech develops more rapidly in children with siblings
b. the development of language skills varies greatly in children
c. some children's talents lie in areas other than language skills
d. the child needs to have a battery of psychological tests
B
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A Incorrect. All development is unique for each child, including language skills.
B Correct. This nurse would best advise the mother that the development of language skills varies greatly in children. Every child has a unique timetable for development.
C Incorrect. This nurse would not best advise the mother that some children's talents lie in areas other than language skills.
D Incorrect. This nurse would not best advise the mother that the child needs to have a battery of psychological tests.
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