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    Ati nur223g paediatrics sect 2 final proctored exam

    A nurse in a clinic is assessing a 9-month-old infant. Which of the following findings requires further intervention?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. The Doll's eye reflex is expected to be negative in older infants. It is present in newborns but should be absent by 2 months of age. B. The Crawl reflex, which involves the infant moving forward when placed on their stomach, should disappear by 6-8 months. A negative reflex at 9 months is expected. C. The Babinski reflex, where the toes fan out when the sole of the foot is stroked, is normal in infants up to 12-18 months. D. The Moro reflex, or startle reflex, should disappear by 4-6 months of age. A positive Moro reflex at 9 months indicates a delay in neurological development and requires further evaluation.

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