A 15-month-old child is noted to have no single words and limited babbling. Parents are concerned about hearing. Otoscopy is normal. What is the most ...

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A 15-month-old child is noted to have no single words and limited babbling. Parents are concerned about hearing. Otoscopy is normal. What is the most appropriate next step?

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Arrange formal hearing assessment and developmental review

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Reassure and review at 3 years of age

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Start antibiotics for presumed otitis media

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Immediate CT brain

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Refer for cochlear implant assessment without testing

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Developmental delay and hearing assessment

A 15-month-old child is noted to have no single words and limited babbling. Parents are concerned about hearing. Otoscopy is normal. What is the most appropriate next step?