Question

The nurse provides care for clients in the pediatric clinic. The nurse investigates which pediatric client for a possible speech impairment?

a. A 3-month-old who babbles
b. An 8-month-old who laughs spontaneously
c. A 4-year-old who jumps when the nurse asks
d. A 5-year-old who only answers questions with single words

Answer 1

A possible speech impairment can be investigated in a pediatric client who only answers questions with single words.

Step-by-step explanation:

A possible speech impairment can be investigated in a pediatric client who only answers questions with single words. This is because speech impairment may manifest as difficulty expressing oneself using full sentences and limited vocabulary. A 5-year-old who only answers questions with single words may indicate potential speech impairment that requires further assessment and intervention.