A nurse has completed a teaching session with parents of preschool aged children. Which statement made by the parent identifies an appropriate level of language development for a 4-year-old child?
a. The child has a vocabulary of 300 words and uses simple sentences.
b. The child uses correct grammar in sentences.
c. The child is able to pronounce consonants clearly.
d. The child uses language to express abstract thought.
B
The 4-year-old child is able to use correct grammar in sentence structure and typically has difficulty in pronouncing consonants. Simple sentences and a 300-word vocabulary are appropriate for a 2-year-old child. The use of language to express abstract thought is developmentally appropriate for the adolescent.
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