NCLEX RN Exam Practice Practice Question

When assessing speech development, which of the following children should the nurse refer for further examination?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: An 18-month-old should have a vocabulary of about 15-20 words and start forming simple phrases. Only saying 'no' indicates a potential delay, warranting further evaluation. The other options reflect age-appropriate speech milestones.

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