A nurse is assessing a 3-year-old child and suspects the child may have a developmental delay. Which of the following actions is a priority for the nurse to take?

The correct answer is Choice D.Choice A rationaleReferring the child to social work for early intervention is important, but it is not the immediate priority. The nurse should first discuss the assessment findings with the primary care provider to confirm the diagnosis and plan the next steps.Choice B rationaleEducating the parents on the developmental delays their child is diagnosed with is essential, but it should come after a confirmed diagnosis and a comprehensive plan is in place. The primary care provider should be involved in this process.Choice C rationaleProviding the parents with pamphlets for support groups is supportive but not the immediate priority. The nurse should first ensure that the primary care provider is aware of the assessment findings to confirm the diagnosis and plan appropriate interventions.Choice D rationaleDiscussing the assessment findings with the primary care provider is the priority action. This ensures that the child receives a thorough evaluation and appropriate interventions are planned based on a confirmed diagnosis.