The nurse is conducting a complete physical assessment of a 6-month-old infant. Which assessment should the nurse perform last?

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The final procedures in a complete physical assessment of an infant are the otoscope exam of the auditory canals and tympanic membranes and the Moro reflex. These are done last as they often cause the infant to cry and may be difficult to calm. Blood pressure is not usually assessed for infants. The Babinski reflex can be performed when assessing the lower extremities and palpation of the testes can be performed when assessing genitalia.

The Nurse Is Conducting a Complete Physical Assessment of a 6-Month-Old