A nurse is counseling a parent whose child has a communication disorder. Which of the following would the nurse emphasize when educating the parent on this disorder?
A) Providing the child with nonverbal activities
B) Initiating conversations with the child frequently
C) Stopping the child's conversation if stuttering begins
D) Asking the physician for medication to improve the child's speech
Ans: B
For a child with a communication disorder, interventions focus on fostering social and communication skills and making referrals for specific speech or language therapy. Modeling appropriate communication in spontaneous situations with the child can be a useful intervention for some children. Nonverbal activities or stopping the child if stuttering begins would not foster the development of communication skills. Medication therapy is not used for communication disorders.
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