The nurse refers a child for urgent developmental evaluation. To ensure the referral loop is closed, which follow-up action is required?

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AProviding the family with contact numbers
BWaiting for the specialist's report
CConfirming appointment attendance
DDocumenting the referral in the chart
EMailing a summary to the provider

✓ Correct answer: C. Confirming appointment attendance Closing the loop requires verifying that the appointment was kept. Documentation alone does not ensure the child received the necessary care or that barriers were addressed.

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