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Summary ( 15 Questions)
A nurse is evaluating a 3-month-old baby for developmental milestones.
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider as a possible concern?
it is normal for the Moro reflex, or startle reflex, to disappear by 3 to 6 months of age. The Moro reflex is an involuntary response to a sudden loss of support that involves spreading and curling the arms and legs.
it is normal for the grasp reflex, or palmar reflex, to disappear by 3 to 4 months of age. The grasp reflex is an involuntary response to stimulation of the palm that causes the baby to curl their fingers around an object.
Smiling at familiar faces is a social and emotional milestone that a 3-month-old baby should be able to achieve.
It indicates that the baby recognizes and responds to people they know and trust. A lack of smiling or eye contact may be a sign of developmental delay or autism spectrum disorder.
it is normal for some babies to start cooing or making sounds by 3 months of age, but not all babies do so at the same time.
Cooing or making sounds is a language and communication milestone that indicates the baby is learning to express themselves and interact with others.
Smiling at familiar faces is a social and emotional milestone that a 3-month-old baby should be able to achieve.
It indicates that the baby recognizes and responds to people they know and trust. A lack of smiling or eye contact may be a sign of developmental delay or autism spectrum disorder.