The nurse administers the Denver Developmental Screening Test II to a child. The child fails to successfully complete a series of items. The nurse learns that the child has an infection, did not sleep well the night before, and is on antibiotics. Which of the following actions would be best on the part of the nurse?

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The child's condition at the time of the test (infection, lack of sleep, and being on antibiotics) could have negatively impacted their performance. It is appropriate to wait until the child is in a better state of health and rest before re-administering the test to get a more accurate assessment of their developmental status.

The Nurse Administers the Denver Developmental Screening Test II to a Child