The nurse is assessing a client who is six months old. Which of the following would be an expected age-related finding?
The nurse is assessing a client who is six months old. Which of the following would be an expected age-related finding?
A. Repeats words overheard in a conversation
[3%]
B. Understands simple verbal commands
[6%]
C. Babbling
[78%]
D. Recognizes objects by name
[12%]
Statistics
Subject/Lesson
Subject
Child Health
Lesson
Growth & Development
Client Need
Test Plan
Health Promotion and Maintenance
Related Topic
Development Stages and Transitions
Item Type
Item Type
Knowledge/Comprehension
Explanation
Choice C is correct. Babbling is an expected finding at six months. The babbling resembles one-syllable utterances—ma, mu, da, di, hi.
Choices A, B, and D are incorrect. Repeating words overheard in a conversation is an expected finding at approximately 18 months of age. Repeating words for the pleasure of hearing oneself and is not intended to communicate, rather, egocentric to hear oneself which brings pleasure. Understanding simple verbal commands and recognizing words for familiar objects (ball, dog, shoe) are expected findings at approximately 12 months.
Learning Objective
Understand the normal developmental milestones in a child. A 6-month-old can roll over and sit up, taking support from hands and leaning forward but can not sit up without support.
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