Which action by the nurse is appropriate when examining an infant's neck?
1. Palpating the trachea
2. Positioning the infant upright on the parent's shoulder
3. Lifting the head and turning it from side to side while the infant is lying supine
4. Documenting the short neck as abnormal for development
Correct Answer: 3
The infant's neck should be examined while the infant is lying supine, and his head turned from side to side to determine mobility. The infant's neck is normally short, lengthening by about 3 years of age, making palpation of the trachea difficult.
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