When Performing a Physical Assessment on a 7-Month-Old Infant, the Nurse

question 4

Multiple Choice

When performing a physical assessment on a 7-month-old infant, the nurse notes that the child is able to smile responsively and unable to roll from the prone to the supine position. What is the most appropriate action for this nurse?

• A) Reassure the parents that the infant is "performing like an 8-month-old."
• B) Document the infant's growth and development as "within normal limits."
• C) Continue to assess the infant for other signs of developmental delay.
• D) Give the caretaker specific directions for specialized exercises.

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Definitions:

Red Bone Marrow

Vascularized, modified connective tissue that is sometimes found in the cavities of spongy bone; site of blood cell formation.

Medullary Cavity

The central cavity of bone shafts where yellow marrow (fat cells) is stored.

Dense Fibrous Connective Tissue

Type of connective tissue containing many collagen fibers packed together; found in tendons and ligaments, for example.

Spongy Bone

Type of bone that has an irregular, meshlike arrangement of thin plates of bone.