An 18-month-old child is admitted for a hernia procedure.In planning nursing care for this child,the nurse knows that which of the following is the predominant developmental characteristic of children at this age?
A) Imaginary playmates
B) Parallel play
C) Peer pressure
D) Mutilation anxiety

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At 18 months of age, children are in the stage of parallel play, in which they play alongside others but not necessarily with them. They do not yet have imaginary playmates or experience peer pressure. Mutilation anxiety is a concern for children undergoing surgery, but it is not a developmental characteristic of this age group.

An 18-Month-Old Child Is Admitted for a Hernia Procedure