The nurse is assessing a toddler's growth and development.Which statement does the nurse understand about language development in a toddler?

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The toddler's ability to understand language (receptive language)exceeds the child's ability to speak it (expressive language).Although language development varies in relationship to physical activity,language skills are rapidly accelerating by 15 to 24 months of age.By 2 years of age,60% to 70% of the toddler's speech is understandable.The toddler's vocabulary contains approximately 300 or more words.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Toddler's Growth and Development