A nurse is assessing the play of a 4-year-old. Which of the following best describes what the nurse would observe in the play of this age preschooler?
a. playing alongside but not with playmates, taking toys away from others, using a pounding bench, and playing with a musical toy
b. interactive play, obeying limits, creating an imaginary friend, and engaging in fantasy play
c. engaging in group sports or games and playing with puppets
d. playing by him- or herself in the corner, engaged in putting a puzzle together
B
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A Incorrect. Playing alongside but not with playmates, taking toys away from others, using a pounding bench, and playing with a musical toy does not best describe a 4-year-old.
B Correct. A 4-year-old's play is interactive; the child cooperates with another child, obeying limits, creating an imaginary friend, and engaging in fantasy play.
C Incorrect. Engaging in group sports or games and playing with puppets does not best describe a 4-year-old.
D Incorrect. Playing by him- or herself in the corner, engaged in putting a puzzle together does not best describe a 4-year-old.
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