The nurse wants to demonstrate to a new family their infant's individuality.Which assessment tool would be most appropriate for the nurse to use?

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The Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale evaluates an infant's behavioral and neurological responses to stimuli, providing insight into the infant's individual characteristics and temperament. It can be used to help families understand their infant's unique personality and needs. The Ballard Maturity Scale and Dubowitz Gestational Age Scale are primarily used to assess an infant's gestational age and developmental status, while Ortolani's maneuver is used to check for hip dysplasia. None of these tools would provide the same level of insight into an infant's individuality as the Brazelton assessment.

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