A 15-month-old client crawls but is not yet able to walk. The parents are concerned and ask the nurse if this is normal. Based on the nurse’s assessment, the toddler’s muscle tone is within normal limits, legs even, and the baby responds to visual and auditory stimuli appropriately. Which response by the nurse is accurate?

Options
  • A. "I will refer you to a specialist." b. c. d.
  • B. "Delayed motor development is a sign of autism, prepare yourself."
  • C. "It might be wise to stop carrying the child for a while."
  • D. "Children often set their own pace."
  • Correct Answer: Option D