Sherri Montgomery, RN, is an elementary school nurse. As she designs a learning module for the students in her school (ages 5 to 10 years), she must consider their developmental level
What strategies would be most effective for presenting material to the children?
1. Brightly colored books, posters, and videos
2. Computer games, manipulatives, and field trips
3. Lectures, diagrams, and experiments
4. Presentations by role models, movies, and field trips
ANS: 2
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