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on: Jun 28, 2018
What is an abnormal finding in an evaluation of growth and development for a 6-month-old infant?
 
  a. Weight gain of 4 to 7 ounces per week
  b. Length increase of 1 inch in 2 months
  c. Head lag present
  d. Can sit alone for a few seconds

Question 2

What would the nurse expect a 4-month-old to be able to accomplish?
 
  a. Hold a cup.
  b. Stand with assistance.
  c. Lift head and shoulders.
  d. Sit with back straight.


tdewitt

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The infant should be holding the head up well by 5 months of age. If head lag is present at 6 months, the child should undergo further evaluation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Because development is cephalocaudal, of these choices, lifting the head and shoulders is the one that the infant learns to do first. The infant can usually sit with support at about 5 months of age and can sit alone at about 8 months.


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