A 7 Months Old in the Clinic Displays an Intact

question 14

Multiple Choice

A 7 months old in the clinic displays an intact tonic neck reflex. What action by the healthcare professional is most appropriate?

• A)Chart the finding as normal in the child's chart.
• B)Assess the baby for signs of malnutrition.
• C)Educate the parents on how to improve mobility.
• D)Assess the child's development further.

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Definitions:

Sympathetic nervous system

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the fight or flight response during perceived threats.

Exhaustion stage

The final phase in the general adaptation syndrome, marked by the body's inability to continue adaptation to stress, leading to potential burnout or health issues.

Maladaptive

Behaviors or thought patterns that inhibit an individual's ability to adjust healthily to particular situations.

Right from wrong

The moral ability or capacity to distinguish ethical actions from unethical ones.