A 4-year-old child can run and speak in sentences but cannot draw a person with several recognisable parts. Which nursing response is most appropriate?
Correct answer: A. Record the finding and review other developmental domains
- A. Record the finding and review other developmental domains
- B. Diagnose intellectual disability from this finding alone
- C. Tell the caregiver that school admission must be delayed
- D. Start treatment with a developmental stimulant medicine
Explanation
One missed skill does not establish a diagnosis, so the nurse should document it, review the complete history, and assess other domains. Further screening or referral may be needed, but medication and educational decisions require specialist assessment.
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