A 3-month-old infant, born at 38 weeks' gestation, will hold a rattle if it is put in her hands, but she will not voluntarily grasp it. The nurse should interpret this as:

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At 3 months of age, infants typically exhibit reflexive grasping but may not yet show voluntary grasping of objects. The ability to hold a rattle when placed in their hands but not actively reach for it aligns with normal developmental milestones for this age.

A 3-Month-Old Infant, Born at 38 Weeks' Gestation, Will Hold