The nurse notes that a 20-month-old child is lagging in stage 6 of Piaget's phases of cognitive development.Which activity did the nurse observe that indicates that this child is struggling at this stage?
A)The child wants the same toy to sleep with during naptime and bedtime.
B)The child merely watches as the other children pretend-play.
C)The child cries when the parents leave the unit.
D)The child does not cooperate with some of the treatments.

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Stage 6 of Piaget's phases of cognitive development is the pre-operational stage. At this stage, the child begins to engage in symbolic play and develop a sense of object permanence. Children become more imaginative and demonstrate an understanding of past and future events. However, the child may still struggle with understanding the perspectives of others, mental operations, and abstract thinking. In this scenario, the child's observation of pretend-play rather than participating suggests a lack of imaginative play skills, which is a struggle in this stage. The other options do not necessarily indicate a struggle in Stage 6. Wanting a toy for sleep, crying at separation, and not cooperating with treatments may be typical developmental behaviors for a child in this age group.

The Nurse Notes That a 20-Month-Old Child Is Lagging in Stage