The nurse is teaching parents of a 3-year-old child about language developmental milestones. What milestones should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)
a. Asks many questions
b. Names one or more colors
c. Repeats sentence of six syllables
d. Uses primarily "telegraphic" speech
e. Has a vocabulary of 1500 words or more
ANS: A, C, D
The language milestones of a 3-year-old child include asking many questions, repeating a sentence of six syllables, and using primarily "telegraphic" speech. Naming one or more colors and having a vocabulary of 1500 words or more footing are language milestones seen at the age of 4 years.
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