While the infant is supine, if the head is turned to one side, the shoulder, trunk, and finally pelvis will turn toward that side. This reflex appears at 3 months, and persists until 24 to 36 months of age. Body righting is a modification of the neck-righting reflex in which turning hips and shoulders to one side causes all other body parts to follow; it appears at 6 months, and persists until 24 to 36 months of age. When the body of an erect infant is tilted, the head is returned to an upright, erect position; this is known as otolith righting, which appears at 7 to 12 months of age, and persists indefinitely. When an infant in prone or supine position is able to raise head, it is known as labyrinth righting. It appears at 2 months, and is strongest at 10 months of ag
Sets with similar termsWhich instruction should the nurse give to parents to help their child get accustomed to a new babysitter?
Which type of play should the nurse encourage when providing age-appropriate care to a preschool-age child who is hospitalized? The nurse should encourage the hospitalized preschool-age client to participate in associative play. Team play is appropriate for the school-age child.
A toddler-age child who has a difficult temperament should be disciplined with time-outs and physical containment. Ignoring the child's behavior is not effective for any type of temperament.
Safeguards prior to participation in athletic programs include a physical examination every two years, the use of appropriate equipment, and participating in warm-up exercise prior to physical activity.
Which statement by the student nurse indicates an understanding about children who engage in associative play? "Children play together and are engaged in a similar activity."