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    A nurse in an outpatient pediatric clinic is caring for a 4-year-old child. Exhibits Click to highlight the findings that indicate anticipated growth and development based on the child's chronological age. To deselect a finding, click on the finding again. Today 4-year-old child brought to the clinic for routine physical examination. Developmental tasks reviewed. Parent states the child can throw a ball overhand, draw a picture of a person with three body parts, and balance on one foot. Parent reports the child engages in pretend play independently and in parallel play with peers. The child has gained 2 kg (4.5 lb) and grown 6.2 cm (2.6 inches) since their physical examination 1 year ago. No concerns today.

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    "Can throw a ball overhand" Expected gross motor skill for a 4-year-old. "Draw a picture of a person with three body parts" Reflects typical fine motor and cognitive development for this age. "Balance on one foot" Demonstrates appropriate gross motor development for a 4-year-old, who is expected to balance on one foot for a few seconds. "Engages in pretend play independently and in parallel play with peers" Normal social and imaginative play for this age, indicating appropriate social-emotional development. "Gained 2 kg (4.5 lb) and grown 6.2 cm (2.6 inches) since their physical examination 1 year ago" Reflects typical physical growth for a 4-year-old child.

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