A nurse is caring for a visually impaired 20-month-old client who has not begun to walk. Which nursing diagnosis would be appropriate for this child?
A) Self-care Deficit
B) Impaired Physical Mobility
C) Impaired Home Maintenance
D) Delayed Development

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Delayed Development is appropriate because the child has not begun to walk at 20 months, which is a developmental milestone typically achieved by 12-15 months.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Visually Impaired 20-Month-Old Client