Exhibits A nurse is collecting data from a 6-month-old infant during a well-child visit. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? (Click on the "Exhibit" button for additional information about the client. There are three tabs that contain separate categories of data.)

Rationale for Correct Choice: Speech: By 6 months of age, infants should begin to imitate sounds and engage in babbling, such as repeating consonant-vowel combinations like “ba” or “da.” While cooing is typical of earlier stages (around 6 to 8 weeks), a lack of sound imitation or babbling at this age may indicate a delay in speech or hearing development and should be reported to the provider for further evaluation. Rationale for Incorrect Choices: Weight: The infant weighs 7.26 kg (16 lb), which reflects a healthy growth pattern. Birth weight was 3.6 kg (8 lb), and by 6 months, infants are expected to double their birth weight, which this infant has done. There is no concern regarding weight. Temperature: The temperature of 37.1° C (98.8° F) is within the normal range for infants. It does not indicate fever or infection and therefore does not require provider notification. Teeth: The presence of two lower central incisors is appropriate for a 6-month-old. Teething often begins between 4 to 7 months, and having early teeth is a normal variant that does not require medical attention.