Question

The nurse is discussing sensory development with the mother of a 2-year-old boy. Which parental comment suggests the child may have a sensory problem?

A."He wasn't bothered by the paint smell."
B."He was licking the dishwashing soap."
C."I dropped a pan behind him and he cried."
D."He doesn't respond if I wave to him."

Answer 1

The parental comment that suggests a sensory problem is the child not responding to a waving gesture, which could indicate a visual or social responsiveness issue and merits further evaluation.

Step-by-step explanation:

In assessing whether a 2-year-old boy may have a sensory problem, the parental comment suggesting a possible issue is "He doesn't respond if I wave to him." This statement may indicate a visual or social responsiveness concern, particularly as children at this age would typically notice and respond to such gestures, especially from their parents. Considering early sensory development, it's known that children prefer familiar voices and faces, such as their mother's, and have a keen sense of smell.

Responding to visual cues, such as waving, is part of normal sensory and social development. The other options provided suggest normal toddler behavior, whereas not noticing a waving gesture could imply a need for further evaluation for sensory processing or developmental concerns.