An Infant Is Going Through the Toys in His Toy

question 31

Multiple Choice

An infant is going through the toys in his toy box.He looks at each one before dropping it to the floor and picking the next toy out of the box.Using a growth and development perspective, which of the following conclusions can the nurse draw by assessing this behavior?

• A)The infant is testing his limits.
• B)The infant is exploring his environment.
• C)The infant is expressing his emotions.
• D)The infant is developing fine motor skills.

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Definitions:

Literal Interpretations

Literal interpretations involve understanding words or phrases in their most basic, straightforward sense without inference, metaphor, or exaggeration.

Hemisphere

Half of a spherical or roughly spherical body; in geography, it refers to one half of the earth, and in neurology, it refers to one half of the brain.

Right Cerebral Hemisphere

The right half of the brain, often associated with spatial abilities, facial recognition, and processing of music and art.

Mirror

A reflective surface, typically glass coated with a metal amalgam, that reflects a clear image.