Place in order the sequence of cephalocaudal development that the nurse expects to find in the infant. Begin with the first development expected, sequencing to the final. Provide answer using lowercase letters separated by commas (e.g., a, b, c, d)
a. Crawl
b. Sit unsupported
c. Lift head when prone
d. Gain complete head control
e. Walk
ANS:
c, d, b, a, e
Cephalocaudal development is head-to-tail. Infants achieve structural control of the head before they have control of their trunks and extremities, they lift their head while prone, obtain complete head control, sit unsupported, crawl, and walk sequentially.
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