The nurse is performing a developmental screening on a toddler. The nurse would expect this child to be able to express two-word phrases by:
1. 18 months.
2. 24 months.
3. 30 months.
4. 36 months.
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Rationale:
1. The 18-month-old is not expected to be able to use two-word phases.
2. The 24-month-old should be able to use two-word phrases.
3. A child should be able to use two-word phrases by 24 months. 30 months is outside of expected normal development.
4. A child should be able to use two-word phrases by 24 months. 36 months is outside of expected normal development.
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