The pediatric nurse is planning quiet activities for hospitalized 18-month-olds. Which of the following would be an appropriate activity for this age group?
A) Painting by number
B) Putting shapes into appropriate holes
C) Stacking blocks
D) Using crayons to color in a coloring book
C
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At 18 months the child can stack four blocks. The 24-month-old can paint (but not by number), scribble, and color, and put round pegs into holes.
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