The nurse is evaluating a 7-month-old infant's cognitive ...

[javeds]

The nurse is evaluating a 7-month-old infant's cognitive development. Which behaviors should the nurse anticipate evaluating? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Imitates sounds
  b. Shows interest in a mirror image
  c. Comprehends simple commands
  d. Actively searches for a hidden object
  e. Attracts attention by methods other than crying

Question 2

The clinic nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant during a well-child appointment. The nurse should use which approaches to alleviate the infant's stranger anxiety? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Talk in a loud voice.
  b. Meet the infant at eye level.
  c. Avoid sudden intrusive gestures.
  d. Maintain a safe distance initially.
  e. Pick up the infant and hold him or her closely.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, E
A 7-month-old infant is in the secondary circular reactions (48 months) stage of cognitive development. Behaviors in this stage include imitating sounds, showing interest in a mirror image, and attracting attention by methods other than crying. Comprehending simple commands and actively searching for a hidden object are behaviors seen in the coordination of secondary schemas (912 months).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, D
The best approaches for the nurse to alleviate the infant's stranger anxiety are to talk softly; meet the infant at eye level (to appear smaller); maintain a safe distance from the infant; and avoid sudden, intrusive gestures, such as holding out the arms and smiling broadly. Talking in a loud voice and picking the infant up would increase the infant's anxiety.

[javeds]

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