The nurse is educating a group of preschool parents about the importance of safety.
Which statement by a parent indicates the need for further education?

Choice A rationale:

Articulation disorder refers to difficulty in pronouncing sounds and is more related to the physical aspects of speech production. The scenario described by the parents focuses on the comprehensibility of the child's speech, not the specific pronunciation of sounds.

Choice B rationale:

Global language delay typically involves a delay in both expressive and receptive language skills. However, the parents' concern about their child's speech not being understood by others suggests that the issue is more specific to expressive language, which involves the ability to convey thoughts and ideas.

Choice C rationale:

Expressive language delay refers to difficulties in using language to express thoughts and ideas. In this case, the parents mention that "No one can understand him but us," indicating that the child has trouble communicating effectively with others, which aligns with an expressive language delay.

Choice D rationale:

Language loss is not a likely consideration in this scenario as the parents are concerned about their child's current speech development, not a regression in language skills.

The correct answer is Choice A: Placing the infant downward into the crib.

Choice A rationale:

The parachute reflex, also known as the protective extension reflex, is demonstrated by holding the infant upright and then quickly tilting them downward (towards the crib or another surface). The infant should extend their arms forward as if to protect themselves from falling, demonstrating the reflex.

Choice B rationale:

Seating the infant in a stroller in an upright position does not involve the motion required to elicit the parachute reflex.

Choice C rationale:

Lifting the infant high in the air above her head does not demonstrate the parachute reflex. This action may cause startle or other reflexes but not the parachute reflex.

Choice D rationale:

Holding the infant in a football hold, cradling the head, does not position the infant in a way that would demonstrate the parachute reflex.