The school nurse is performing health assessments on students in middle school. Of what developmental milestone should the nurse be aware?

A. Acts out roles of other peoplE. Preschoolers often engage in imaginative play and enjoy pretending to be other people or characters. This type of play allows them to explore different roles and scenarios, fostering creativity and social development.

B. Plans activities and makes up games: Preschoolers are becoming more independent and enjoy planning and organizing their activities. They may invent their own games, stories, or

imaginative scenarios, demonstrating their growing cognitive abilities and creativity.

C. Initiates activities with others: Preschoolers are becoming more social and enjoy interacting with peers and adults. They may take the initiative to start games, activities, or conversations with others, demonstrating their growing confidence and social skills.

D. Engages in parallel play with peers: Parallel play, where children play alongside but not directly with each other, is more typical of toddlers than preschoolers. Preschoolers are more

likely to engage in cooperative play, where they interact and play together with peers toward a common goal.

A. Maximizing learning potential: While education is important during adolescence, the priority focus of guidance regarding healthy lifestyles typically centers around behaviors that directly

impact physical and emotional well-being.

B. Reducing risk-taking behavior: Adolescents are prone to engaging in risky behaviors such as substance use, unsafe sexual practices, and reckless driving. Guidance should emphasize

strategies to reduce these behaviors and promote safer choices.

C. Promoting adequate physical growth: Physical growth is largely determined by genetics and occurs earlier in life. While maintaining overall health, including physical activity and nutrition, is important during adolescence, it is not typically the primary focus of guidance regarding

healthy lifestyles at this stage.

D. Teaching personal hygiene routines: Personal hygiene is important for overall health, but it is just one aspect of a healthy lifestyle. While adolescents should be encouraged to practice good hygiene habits, guidance should encompass a broader range of behaviors that contribute to overall well-being, including mental health and risk reduction.