A 3-month-old infant born at 38 weeks of gestation will hold a rattle if it is put in her hands, but she will not voluntarily grasp it. The nurse should interpret this as
a. Normal development
b. Significant developmental lag
c. Slightly delayed development as a result of prematurity
d. Suggestive of a neurologic disorder such as cerebral palsy
A
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A This is indicative of normal development. Reflexive grasping occurs during the
first 2 to 3 months and then gradually becomes voluntary.
B The infant is expected to be able to perform this task by age 3 months. If the
child's age is corrected because of being 2 weeks preterm, the child is at the
midpoint of the range for this developmental task.
C The infant is expected to be able to perform this task by age 3 months. If the
child's age is corrected because of being 2 weeks preterm, the child is at the
midpoint of the range for this developmental task.
D The child is age-appropriate. No evidence of neurologic dysfunction is present.
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