Which of these actions is most appropriate to perform on a 9-month-old infant at a well-child checkup?
a. Testing for Ortolani sign
b. Assessment for stereognosis
c. Blood pressure measurement
d. Assessment for the presence of the startle reflex
ANS: A
Until the age of 12 months, the infant should be assessed for Ortolani sign. If Ortolani sign is present, then it could indicate the presence of a dislocated hip. The other tests are not appropriate for a 9-month-old child.
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