The nurse strongly advocates sending preschoolers to a preschool because the major advantage of the experience is that the child has an opportunity to:
a. Develop a sense of responsibility
b. Play with others cooperatively
c. Learn basic reading skills
d. Adhere to group rules
A
The experience of preschool is that the child begins to develop a sense of responsibility as he or she chooses friends, activities, and cooperation. Reading skills are not taught in preschool, and children can play with others at home or in other environments.
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a. effect of increased amylase. b. indication of retroperitoneal hemorrhage. c. inflammatory response to a possible pseudocyst. d. abdominal distention related to ascites.