You are caring for a 4-month-old male patient who is reported to have vomited five times today. His parents describe no other associated symptoms or complaints. The patient is lying on the couch with a pacifier in his mouth, smiling at you. Developmentally, you would expect a patient of this age to be able to:

A) drool without swallowing. B) say the word "no."
C) sit up without assistance. D) have attachment anxiety or fear strangers.


A

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