Which of the following is most appropriate to perform on a 9-month-old well child?

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Until the age of 12 months,the infant should be assessed for Ortolani's sign.To perform this maneuver,flex the infant's knees,holding your thumbs on the inner mid thighs and your fingers outside on the hips touching the greater trochanter.Adduct the legs until your thumbs touch and abduct the legs until the knees touch the table.If Ortolani's sign is present,it could indicate the presence of a dislocated hip.

Which of the Following Is Most Appropriate to Perform on a 9-Month-Old