There are characteristics and a normal sequence of human growth and development. A cousin who is a nurse is watching the niece's children while the niece attends calling hours for their uncle
The youngest child continuously smiles, babbles, follows the light in the funeral home, and reacts to the noises in the environment. Based on this information, the nurse knows that this child is most likely approximately what age? A) 6 weeks
B) 8 weeks
C) 2 to 3 months
D) 3 months
A
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At 6 weeks, the major level of development is smiling, babbling, following lights, and reacting to sounds. At 8 weeks, the major level of development is establishing a preferred sleeping position and crying to signal needs. At 3 months of age, the major level of development is laughing, squealing, looking at objects for several seconds, and reaching for and grasping objects. At 2 to 3 months of age, the major level of development is to develop a social smile and respond to pleasurable interactions, such as looking at human faces.
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