A Preschool-Age Child Is at Play

question 5

Multiple Choice

A preschool-age child is at play.Which of the following behaviors indicates to the nurse that the child is successfully moving through Piaget's cognitive stages of development appropriate for this age?

• A)The child is able to consider the differing opinions of playmates.
• B)The child is able to recall the good time experienced the previous weekend at the playground and is anticipating going there again the following week.
• C)The child reports being able to rationalize why it is better to eat fruit than candy.
• D)The child understands that his mother loves him as much as she loves the child's older siblings.

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Definitions:

Counseling Session

A structured meeting between a counselor and client aimed at addressing and resolving personal or psychological issues.

Bilingual

Having the ability to speak two languages fluently.

Collaborative

Working together with one or more people in order to achieve a goal, characterized by mutual respect and contribution.

Having Authority

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.