Ace the 2026 CMS PN Pediatrics Exam – Nurture Your Nursing Skills Now!

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In counseling parents about behavioral expectations for a 7-year-old, which behavior should the nurse include as typical?

Always participates in group activities

Parses through instructions quickly

Spends a lot of time by themselves

Seven-year-olds are gaining independence and developing personal interests. It’s typical for a child at this age to spend time alone engaging in quiet activities like reading, drawing, or building. This solo time supports concentration and self-directed learning and can coexist with time spent with peers and following guidance from adults. While they can still enjoy group activities and are increasingly capable of following multi-step instructions, they do not usually require constant adult attention. Persistent, pervasive withdrawal or sadness would warrant further evaluation, but some solitary time is a normal part of development.

Wants constant attention from adults

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