The Nurse Explains That an Infant's Prehensile Development Is Progressive

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Short Answer

The nurse explains that an infant's prehensile development is progressive and logical. Arrange the development in the order from the simplest to the most complex.
a. Hands held open most of the time
b. Grasps with thumb on one side and three fingers on the other
c. Picks up toy with squeeze action
d. Thumb and forefinger hold object
e. Hands held closed most of the time

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