The nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant during a scheduled well-baby check-up. Which are expected findings for this infant? Select all that apply
1. No head lag when pulled for sitting
2. Ability to turn from back to abdomen
3. Manipulates objects
4. Transfers objects from one hand to the other
5. A pincer grasp is noted.
1, 2, 3
Explanation:
1. A 6-month-old infant should not have head lag when pulled for sitting. This is an expected finding.
2. A 6-month-old infant should be able to turn from back to abdomen. This is an expected finding.
3. A 6-month-old infant is able to manipulate objects. This is an expected finding.
4. The nurse would not anticipate that the 6-month-old infant would be able to transfer objects from one hand to the other. This is an unexpected finding.
5. The nurse would not anticipate that the 6-month-old infant would use a pincer grasp. This is an unexpected finding.
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