During the shift assessment of the healthy, full-term neonate born 24 hours ago to the 25-year-old G1P1 mother who had an uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery, the nurse notes the urethral meatus is on the ventral part of the penile shaft. The assessment is also notable for wide-spaced, downward-slanting eyes that resemble the baby’s father. The baby is pink, well-perfused, and breathing comfortably with normal heart and lung sounds. The mother reports the child is breastfeeding every 2 hours and has voided and stooled several times. Which additional assessment is most important? 

The mother brings her 18-month-old child to the clinic with concerns for developmental delay. She states, “She says ‘Mama’ and ‘Dada’, and ten or so other words. I keep working with her but I’m concerned she is falling behind.” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

Which information is true regarding developmental coordination disorder (DCD)?