The nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant using the Denver Developmental Screening test. The test shows that the infant is delayed in gross motor development
What activities can the nurse implement to help the child attain appropriate developmental levels?
A) Pull the child to a sitting position and prop the child in a sitting position.
B) Encourage the child to hold a rattle or play patty-cake.
C) Talk to the child and play music.
D) Encourage the child to stand.
Answer: A
The infant at 6 months should have head control and is working on sitting without support. Pulling the child to a sitting position allows the neck muscles to support the head. Propping the child in a sitting position helps to develop self-righting behaviors. It is too early to worry about standing. Talking to the child promotes language development, not gross motor development. Handling a rattle is a fine motor behavior, a not gross motor behavior.
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