The nurse is assessing a 10-month-old client. Which of the following should be the nurse's focus during this assessment? (Select all that apply.)
1. Respiratory volume
2. Safety
3. Heart size
4. Prevention of infection
5. Developmental milestones
6. Musculoskeletal system development
2, 4, 5
For an infant, the nurse's assessment must focus on safety, prevention of infection, and developmental milestones. Respiratory volume, heart size, and musculoskeletal system development are not areas in which the nurse should focus for a 10-month-old client.
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True False