Parents of a 4-year-old child are concerned because the child continues to stutter.What nursing intervention is correct?
A) Remind the parents that stuttering is normal in children younger than 10 years.
B) Facilitate a speech evaluation performed if the stuttering continues beyond age 5 years.
C) Reinforce the fact that this common speech defect requires no treatment.
D) Tell the parents that speech problems are most treatable during the child's teen years.

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If stuttering persists after 5 years of age,the child should be seen by the physician and referred to a speech therapist.Stuttering is not normal after age 5 years.Early diagnosis and intervention are important to correct speech disorders.

Parents of a 4-Year-Old Child Are Concerned Because the Child