The parents of a 15-month-old bring their child to the clinic for a well-child visit. They report the child says only 'mama' and 'dada,' does not point to objects, and rarely makes eye contact. The nurse notes the child does not respond to his name when called and does not wave bye-bye. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
- Advise the parents to read to the child daily and schedule a follow-up visit in 6 months.
- Document the findings and refer the child for a developmental evaluation and hearing assessment.
- Reassure the parents that language development varies widely and the child will likely catch up by age 2.
- Inform the parents that the child's vocabulary is appropriate but social milestones should be discussed with a specialist at age 2.