In terms of gross motor development, what would the nurse expect a 5-month-old infant to do?
a. Roll from abdomen to back. c. Sit erect without support.
b. Roll from back to abdomen. d. Move from prone to sitting position.
ANS: A
Rolling from abdomen to back is developmentally appropriate for a 5-month-old infant. The ability to roll from back to abdomen usually occurs at 6 months old. Sitting erect without support is a developmental milestone usually achieved by 8 months. The 10-month-old infant can usually move from a prone to a sitting position.
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