During a routine healthcare visit, a parent asks the nurse why her 9-month-old infant is not walking as her older child did at the same age. Which response by the nurse best demonstrates an understanding of child development?
a. "She's a little slow.".
b. "If she is pulling up, you can help her by holding her hand.".
c. "Babies progress at different rates. Your infant's development is within normal limits.".
d. "Maybe she needs to see a behavioral specialist.".
C
Ninety percent of infants walk by 14 months of age. The infant is within normal developmental limits. It is inappropriate for the nurse to state that the infant is a little slow. Infants will walk when they are developmentally ready. "Hurrying" an infant does not result in the developmental task being achieved at an earlier time period. Consulting a behavioral specialist for diagnostic evaluation is indicated when a child demonstrates developmental delays. The child has no evidence of a delay.
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