The Parent of a Toddler Is Concerned That the Child

The parent of a toddler is concerned that the child may have autism. The
primary care pediatric nurse practitioner completes a Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M­CHAT) tool, which indicates several areas of concern. What will the nurse practitioner do?

A) Administer a Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) in the clinic.
B) Consult a specialist to determine appropriate early intervention strategies.
C) Refer the child to a behavioral specialist for further evaluation.
D) Tell the parent that this result indicates that the child has autism.