Which children should the nurse identify as exhibiting a delay in meeting developmental milestones? Select all that apply

1. An 18-month-old toddler who is unable to speak in sentences
2. A 2-year-old child who is unable to cut with scissors
3. A 2-year-old child who cannot recite her phone number
4. A 6-year-old child who is unable to sit still for a short story
5. A 5-year-old child who is unable to button his shirt


4, 5
Explanation:
1. An 18-month-old toddler is not usually able to speak in sentences. This is a skill to be accomplished by the age of 2.5 years.
2. A child who cannot cut with scissors by kindergarten age is considered abnormal.
3. A 2-year-old child is not expected to be able to recite a phone number.
4. A 6-year-old child should be able to sit still for a short story. A 3- to 5-year-old child should be able to sit still through a short story.
5. A 5-year-old child should be able to button his shirt.

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