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    Ati Lpn Paediatrics (Nursing Care Of Newborn) Proctored Exam

    A nurse is collecting data from a 7-year-old child. Which of the following findings indicates a developmental delay?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A: By the age of 7, most children have a grasp of days and dates as part of their routine. However, not being able to verbalize the date does not necessarily indicate a developmental delay, as it could be related to the child's learning environment or educational opportunities. B: Counting backwards is a skill that develops with age and practice. A 7-year-old may struggle with this task due to various reasons such as lack of practice, but it is not a definitive sign of a developmental delay. C: Making change involves complex cognitive skills including math, understanding of money value, and transactions, which may still be developing in a 7-year-old. This skill varies widely among children and is influenced by their experiences with money. D: The ability to distinguish right from left is a developmental milestone typically achieved by the age of 5 to 6 years. Persistent difficulty in telling the difference between right and left at the age of 7 could suggest a developmental delay in spatial awareness.

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