A nurse assessing a 2-month-old infant notes that the child can briefly hold the head erect when held against the shoulder.What action by the nurse is best?

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A 2-month-old infant is able to briefly hold the head erect.If a parent were holding the infant against the parent's shoulder,the infant would be able to lift his or her head briefly.Since this is normal behavior,all that is required of the nurse is documentation.There is no need to notify the provider immediately,conduct a lead-exposure assessment,or prepare the parents for genetic testing.

A Nurse Assessing a 2-Month-Old Infant Notes That the Child