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Nursing Care of Infants

A nurse is teaching a parent how to prevent accidents while caring for a 6-month-old infant. What ability should be emphasized about the infant’s motor development?

ExplanationB. Muscular coordination and perception are developed enough at 6 months for the infant to roll over. If unaware of this ability, the parent may leave the infant unattended for a moment to reach for something, and the infant could roll off an elevated surface. A. Sitting up unsupported is accomplished by most infants at 7 to 8 months. C. Crawling takes place at about 9 months of age. D. Standing by holding on to furniture is accomplished by most infants between 8 and 10 months of age.