NCLEX-RN · Question #139
A mother is unsure about the type of toys for her 17-month-old child. Based on knowledge of growth and development, what toy would the nurse suggest?
The correct answer is A. A pull toy to encourage locomotion. (A) Increased locomotive skills make push-pull toys appropriate for the energetic toddler. (B) Infants progress from reflex activity through simple repetitive behaviors to imitative behavior. Hand-eye coordination forms the foundation of other movements. (C) At age 8 months…
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A mother is unsure about the type of toys for her 17-month-old child. Based on knowledge of growth and development, what toy would the nurse suggest?
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- AA pull toy to encourage locomotion
- BA mobile to improve hand-eye coordination
- CA large toy with movable parts to improve pincer grasp
- DVarious large colored blocks to teach visual discrimination
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(32 responses)- A94% (30)
- B3% (1)
- D3% (1)
Explanation
(A) Increased locomotive skills make push-pull toys appropriate for the energetic toddler. (B) Infants progress from reflex activity through simple repetitive behaviors to imitative behavior. Hand-eye coordination forms the foundation of other movements. (C) At age 8 months, infants begin to have pincer grasp. Toys that help infants develop the pincer grasp are recommended for this age group. (D) Various large colored blocks are suggested toys for infants 6-12 months of age to help visual
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