A nurse is contributing to the care plan of an 18-month-old child who has pneumonia. Which of the following items should the nurse select for the child's play activities?

A. Wooden building blocks are appropriate for an 18-month-old child, as they promote motor skills development, coordination, and creativity. At this age, children engage in parallel play and are developing their ability to manipulate objects. B. Stringing beads requires more advanced fine motor skills that an 18-month-old child is not yet ready for. This activity is more appropriate for older children. C. Colored paper and safety scissors could be a choking hazard for an 18-month-old child, and using scissors requires more advanced fine motor skills than most toddlers possess. D. Alphabet flash cards are more suitable for older children, typically those who are 3 years and older, as they are better able to understand letters and begin to form associations with words.