The nurse is caring for a toddler who is in Piaget's sensorimotor stage of cognitive development. Which task would the nurse expect the toddler to be able to perform?
A) Completing puzzles with four pieces
B) Winding up a mechanical toy
C) Playing make-believe with dolls
D) Knowing which are his or her toys
Ans: D
The toddler in Piaget's sensorimotor stage of cognitive development (18 to 24 months) understands requests, is capable of following simple directions, and has a sense of ownership (knowing which toys are his). The other tasks are accomplished by the child in the preoperational stage (2 to 7 years).
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