A mother seems concerned as she asks why her infant is walking sideways while holding onto furniture. The best response by the nurse is:
a. "You need to get a neurological consultation for your baby, to rule out some pathology."
b. "If you hold the baby's hands while the baby walks, you can break the baby of this habit."
c. "Infants start walking sideways while holding onto furniture before they walk or stand alone."
d. "You need to make an appointment with your pediatrician and have this problem checked out."
C
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A Incorrect. This is natural, and is not pathology.
B Incorrect. There is no need to break the habit, this is perfectly natural.
C Correct. Infants start walking sideways while holding onto furniture before they walk or stand alone.
D Incorrect. This is natural, and does not require a visit to the pediatrician.
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