Which reflex is normally present in a 7-month-old infant?
a. palmar grasp c. sucking
b. rooting d. tonic neck
C
The sucking reflex occurs up to approximately 10 months. The palmar grasp reflex is normally no longer present by 4 months. The rooting reflex is normally extinguished by 3 or 4 months (up to 6 months if sleeping). The tonic neck reflex is abnormal after 6 months.
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a. confirm ongoing discharge planning. b. expand and confirm the initial assessment. c. verify the appropriateness of nursing diagnoses. d. analyze the patient's feelings about hospitalization.
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A. flat-line of approximately 3 seconds. B. downward electrical spike wave of approximately 3 seconds. C. upward electrical spike wave of approximately 3 seconds. D. flat-line of approximately 6 seconds.
The mother of a 16-month-old infant asks a nurse her opinion about holiday decorating. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse provide to the mother?
a. Avoid hanging a wreath with holly and berries on the front door. b. Avoid hanging decorative pictures of a bearded Santa Claus on the window. c. Avoid placing poinsettia plants around the home. d. Avoid hanging stockings on the fireplace mantle.