Health PromotionQuestion 45 of 120
A nurse assesses a 4-year-old's language development. Which finding is expected?
a.Speaks in sentences of three to four words and is understood by strangers
b.Speaks in single words only
c.Uses no recognizable words
d.Reads simple sentences fluently
Explanation
A typical 4-year-old speaks in short sentences that strangers can generally understand. Single-word speech is expected earlier, and fluent reading comes later.
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