A new parent asks why the baby appears to be occasionally cross-eyed. When should the nurse instruct the parent that this finding will resolve?

1. 1 year
2. 2 weeks
3. 2 months
4. 4 months


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Explanation:
1. The newborn can demonstrate transient strabismus caused by poor neuromuscular control of the eye muscles. This will gradually regress in 3 to 4 months.
2. The newborn can demonstrate transient strabismus caused by poor neuromuscular control of the eye muscles. This will gradually regress in 3 to 4 months.
3. The newborn can demonstrate transient strabismus caused by poor neuromuscular control of the eye muscles. This will gradually regress in 3 to 4 months.
4. The newborn can demonstrate transient strabismus caused by poor neuromuscular control of the eye muscles. This will gradually regress in 3 to 4 months.

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