A nurse assesses a 4-month-old infant and notes the baby does not follow a moving object with her eyes. What action by the nurse is best?

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A 3-month-old child should be able to follow a moving object with his or her eyes. However, one single abnormal assessment finding does not necessarily mean that the child has a growth and developmental delay. The nurse should assess for other age-appropriate behaviors. Documentation should occur but is not the priority action at this point. A referral is not warranted nor is assessing for child abuse based on the data.

A Nurse Assesses a 4-Month-Old Infant and Notes the Baby