At a well-child visit, the mother of a 2-year-old child states, "My child is not keeping up with the other kids." Further evaluation reveals the patient can stack 6 cubes, walk backwards, and copy a line. The child exhibits separation anxiety and has a vocabulary of 10 words but cannot use symbols or use pronouns. Which assessment does the nurse make about the child's development?
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