A nurse is developing a teaching plan for an 8-year-old child with recently diagnosed type 1 diabetes. What developmental characteristic of a child of this age should the nurse consider?
1

The child is in the abstract level of cognition.
2

The child's dependence on peer influence has reached its peak.
3

The child will welcome opportunities for participation in self-care.
4

The child's developmental stage involves achieving a sense of identity.