The nurse is conducting a psychosocial developmental checkup on a 2-year-old child. What is the priority assessment finding that should be reported to the primary health care provider?

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Toddlers experience a phenomenal growth of language skills. They have many ways of communicating, some of them nonverbal, but they enjoy and learn by being talked to and read to. When toddlers do not enjoy these interactions or are not expressing themselves verbally, speech and hearing deficits should be explored. Many deficits in speech and hearing are correctable, or therapy may enhance quality of life. (Option B) Imitating others is a normal pattern of psychosocial development for toddlers. They adapt to their role in the family unit and society by imitating the same-sex parent. (Option C) Riding a Big Wheel as fast as possible and hitting a softball with a soft bat helps the toddler to relieve stress in a constructive and learning environment. (Option D) Toddlers are trying to express themselves and gain independence over their own bodies and actions. Temper tantrums are also a way of relieving stress. They say "no" to express their independence. Educational objective: If toddlers are not expressing themselves verbally and do not enjoy being talked to or read to, speech and hearing deficits should be explored.

The Nurse Is Conducting a Psychosocial Developmental Checkup on a 2-Year-Old