Anurse 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.