A 9-month-old infant visits her pediatrician for a routine visit. A developmental assessment was initiated by the nurse. Which skill would cause the nurse to be concerned about the infant's…

The correct answer is A. She sits briefly alone with assistance. (A) The 9-month-old infant can sit alone for long periods. By the age of 6 months, many infants can pull themselves to a sitting position. (B, C, D) This skill represents normal development.

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A 9-month-old infant visits her pediatrician for a routine visit. A developmental assessment was initiated by the nurse. Which skill would cause the nurse to be concerned about the infant's developmental progression?

Options

AShe sits briefly alone with assistance.
BShe creeps and crawls.
CShe pulls herself to her feet with help.
DShe stands while holding onto furniture.

How the community answered

(53 responses)

A
77% (41)
B
11% (6)
C
8% (4)
D
4% (2)

Explanation

(A) The 9-month-old infant can sit alone for long periods. By the age of 6 months, many infants can pull themselves to a sitting position. (B, C, D) This skill represents normal development.

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#developmental milestones#infant motor development#sitting milestone#developmental delay

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