The mother of a 22-month-old child states, "My child does not seem to be developing like my sister's daughter, who is the same age." Which screening test should the nurse plan to conduct based on the current data?
1. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head
2. An electroencephalogram (EEG)
3. A Denver II
4. Chromosomal study
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Explanation:
1. The MRI is a diagnostic test, not a screening test, and it is not performed by the nurse.
2. An electroencephalogram evaluates brains wave activity of the brain. It does not evaluate the child's behavior.
3. The Denver Developmental Screening Test II is a tool used by the nurse that evaluates language and development.
4. A chromosomal test is not a screening test but a diagnostic test. It is not performed to determine developmental delay.
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