A nurse caring for a 2-day-old infant assesses the infant's movement and activity. Which finding should the nurse report as abnormal?

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Asymmetric limb movement in a 2-day-old infant could indicate a neurological problem or injury, such as brachial plexus injury, and should be reported as abnormal. Normal infants often have symmetric movements, sleep for extended periods, keep their extremities flexed, and cannot support their head due to underdeveloped neck muscles.

A Nurse Caring for a 2-Day-Old Infant Assesses the Infant's