A nurse is caring for a 12-month-old toddler who is hospitalized and confined to a room with contact precautions in place. Which of the following toys should the nurse recommend in orderto meet the developmental needs of the client?

A. Describing the tongue extrusion reflex: The tongue extrusion reflex is typically present in

infants up to around 4 to 6 months of age and diminishes as they begin to eat solid foods. At 7 months, this reflex is likely no longer prominent.

B. Explaining how to prepare table meats: While introducing solid foods is important around 6 months of age, meats are often introduced later in infancy due to their texture and potential

allergenicity. At 7 months, infants may still be primarily consuming pureed or mashed foods.

C. Advising about increased caloric needs: At 7 months, infants are transitioning to a more varied diet that includes solid foods alongside breast milk or formula. Guidance on meeting their

increasing nutritional needs is crucial at this stage.

D. Discussing the type of sippy cup to usE. Sippy cups are typically introduced closer to the end of the first year or during the transition to weaning from the bottle. While it's important to

discuss appropriate feeding utensils, addressing increased caloric needs is a more immediate concern for a 7-month-old infant.

A. Controls impulsive feelings: Preschoolers are still developing their ability to control impulses. While they may begin to understand the concept of rules and consequences, complete control over impulsive feelings is not typically expected at this stage.

B. Expresses need for privacy: Preschoolers may begin to show a growing awareness of privacy but may not consistently express this need or fully understand its implications. This is more commonly seen in older children and adolescents.

C. Builds a collection of cards: Building a collection of cards is not a typical developmental task for preschoolers. While they may engage in collecting objects, the items they collect are often related to their interests and may vary widely.

D. Participates in imaginary play: Imaginary play is a significant aspect of preschoolers' development. They often engage in make-believe scenarios, role-playing, and using objects symbolically to represent other objects. This type of play fosters creativity, social skills, and cognitive development in preschool-aged children.