A parent expresses concern about her youngest child being slower to master the same task the older siblings could perform at an earlier age. The nurse explains that the developmental lag is most likely due to
a. Being "babied" by other family members
b. A developmental retardation
c. Attention deficit disorder
d. A generalized musculoskeletal weakness
A
The motor development of the youngest child in a family may be prolonged owing to the tendency of family members to baby the child. There is insufficient information to make the other determinations.
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