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    Ati Paediatrics Proctored Exam (Cni College)

    A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant at a well-child visit. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. The pincer grasp, using the thumb and index finger, typically develops around 8–10 months, so it is not expected at 6 months. B. The posterior fontanel usually closes by 6–8 weeks of age, so a closed posterior fontanel is an expected finding in a 6-month-old infant. C. Lateral incisors generally erupt between 9–13 months, so they would not be expected at 6 months. D. Sitting steadily without support usually occurs around 7–8 months; at 6 months, infants may sit with support but not independently.

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