A nurse is performing a developmental assessment on several children in a clinic setting. Which children exhibit a delay in meeting developmental milestones? Select all that apply
1. A 5-year-old who is unable to button his shirt
2. A 2-year-old who is unable to cut with scissors
3. A 2-year-old who cannot recite her phone number
4. A 6-year-old who is unable to sit still for a short story
5. An 18-month-old toddler who is unable to speak in sentences
1, 4
Rationale:
1. A 5-year-old should be able to button his shirt.
2. A child who cannot cut with scissors by kindergarten age is considered abnormal.
3. A 2-year-old is not expected to be able to recite a phone number.
4. A 6-year-old should be able to sit still for a short story. A 3–5-year-old should be able to sit still through a short story.
5. An 18-month-old is not usually able to speak in sentences. This is a skill to be accomplished by the age of 2½ years.
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