What should the nurse recognize as a characteristic of a toddler?
A) The child has an increased attention span and can be interested in an activity for a long length of time
B) The child takes in new information at a rapid rate and asks "why" and "how"
C) The child insists they can "do it," and the next moment they revert to being dependent
D) The child grows and develops skills more rapidly than at any other time in their life
Ans: C
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