A 2-week-old infant can fixate on an object but cannot follow a light or bright toy. What should the nurse do?

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This is a normal finding. By 2 to 4 weeks an infant can fixate on an object. By the age of 1 month, the infant should fixate and follow a bright light or toy. This is a normal finding. The nurse cannot assess visual fields as the infant cannot follow instructions; assessing the pupillary light reflex does not assess for blindness; and the nurse should not expect the infant to be able follow an object. An infant can fixate on an object by 2 to 4 weeks and by the age of 1 month, should be able to fixate and follow a bright light or toy.

A 2-Week-Old Infant Can Fixate on an Object but Cannot