Question

The PNP is performing a well-child examination on an 8-month-old infant whose hearing is normal but who responds to verbal cues with only single-syllable vocalizations. What will the nurse practitioner recommend to the parents to improve speech and language skills in this infant?

A) Sign language instruction
B) Speech therapy evaluation
C) Cochlear implant placement
D) Auditory processing testing

Answer 1

The nurse practitioner will recommend speech therapy evaluation to improve speech and language skills in the infant.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse practitioner will likely recommend speech therapy evaluation to improve speech and language skills in the infant. During the babbling stage, infants tend to produce single syllables that are repeated over and over. However, it is important for infants to progress beyond single-syllable vocalizations and develop more complex vocalizations and words. Speech therapy can help the infant develop these skills by providing targeted interventions and exercises to improve speech production and language comprehension.