The nurse is conducting a health history for a preschool-aged patient.Which should the nurse anticipate regarding language development at the age of 4 years?

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At the age of 4 years, most children can answer simple questions with simple answers, use basic grammar correctly, and speak in sentences with 4-5 words. They are actively acquiring new vocabulary and expanding their language skills. Using 50 words may be more typical of a child's vocabulary at 2 years of age, while knowing 900 words may be more typical of a child's vocabulary at 5 years of age. Articulating complex and compound sentences is typically seen in children who are 5-6 years old.

The Nurse Is Conducting a Health History for a Preschool-Aged