Question

question 18
1 pts
the mother of a 2 - year - old child takes the child to a play group once a week. she expresses concern that the child plays with toys but does not interact with the other toddlers. what will the primary care nurse practitioner counsel the mother?
(options as shown in the image:

• the child probably is shy, but will outgrow this tendency with repeated exposure to other children
• the toddler may have a language delay that interferes with socialization with other children
• toddlers may be interested in other children but usually do not engage in interactive play
• toddlers need more structured play to encourage interaction and socialization with others)

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze toddler development: Toddlers (around 2 years) typically engage in parallel play (playing near others but not interactively) rather than interactive play. The option "Toddlers may be interested in other children but usually do not engage in interactive play" aligns with developmental norms. Other options: First is incorrect (no sign of shyness needing "correction" with exposure), second jumps to language delay (unwarranted), last suggests intervention (not needed as parallel play is normal).

Answer:

The option: "Toddlers may be interested in other children but usually do not engage in interactive play."