The nurse instructs the mother at her child's 9-month well-child visit that patient will be screened for developmental delays and disabilities at which visits?

At the current visit, 18 months of age, 24 months of age. Screening of normal, healthy pediatric patients for developmental delays and disabilities is recommended at 9 months of age, 18 months of age, and at 24 or 30 months of age. Additional or more frequent screening may be indicated if the patient has risk factors such as low birth weight or a preterm birth.

The nurse instructs the mother at her child's 9-month well-ch...

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Topics: Growth & Development Health Screening Development Health Care Quality Health Promotion Patient Education Pediatrics

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