You are most concerned for the infant who has a:
a. weak palmar grasp at 3 months.
b. strong stepping reflex at 2 months.
c. weak plantar reflex at 9 months.
d. strong tonic neck at 6 months.
D
The tonic neck reflex must disappear before the infant can roll over or bring his or her hands to their face; it should disappear by 6 months. The other choices are within expected ranges.
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