Which statement made by a parent during a well-child visit would cause the nurse to suspect the child has cerebral palsy?
1. "My 6-month-old baby is rolling from back to prone now."
2. "My 3-month-old seems to have floppy muscle tone."
3. "My 8-month-old can sit without support."
4. "My 10-month-old is not walking."
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Children with cerebral palsy are delayed in meeting developmental milestones. The infant with hypotonia is showing a clinical manifestation of cerebral palsy. A baby rolls over from back to prone at 6 months, sits without support at 8 months, and walks at 12 months.
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