A mother is worried that her 3-month-old child is not holding her own head up. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A.
Explain that sturdy head control occurs around 6 months.
B.
Document the findings and alert the health-care provider.
C.
Reassure the mother that her baby is completely normal.
D.
Teach the mother that head control is evident at 9 months.
ANS: A
Sturdy head control occurs around 6 months of age. The findings should be documented, but there is no need to alert the health-care provider because this is a normal finding for a 3-month-old. Simply reassuring the mother does not give her the information she needs.
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