Exam 31: The Infant and Family

Sara,age 4 months,was born at 35 weeks' gestation.She seems to be developing normally,but her parents are concerned because she is a "more difficult" baby than their other child,who was term.The nurse should explain that:

A 3-month-old infant,born at 38 weeks of gestation,will hold a rattle if it is put in her hands; however,she will not voluntarily grasp it.How should the nurse interpret this behavior?

The nurse determines an infant of 7 months is demonstrating appropriate fine motor development when performing which action?

A parent asks the nurse "At what age do most babies begin to fear strangers?" The nurse responds that most infants begin to fear strangers at what age?

At which age can most infants sit steadily unsupported?