The Nurse Is Assessing an 8-Month-Old Client During a Well-Child

The nurse is assessing an 8-month-old client during a well-child visit.  Which assessment finding should the nurse report to the health care provider?

A) Infant responds to their name when called but has not spoken any words
B) Infant was gaining 5 oz (140 g) per week at age 6 months and is now gaining 3 oz (84 g) per week
C) Infant's head stays behind the shoulders when raised from a supine to a sitting position
D) Infant's posterior fontanel is not palpable when performing assessment of the head

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