While performing a physical assessment on a 6-month-old infant, the nurse observes head lag.Which of the following nursi

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While performing a physical assessment on a 6-month-old infant, the nurse observes head lag.Which of the following nursi

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While performing a physical assessment on a 6-month-old infant, the nurse observes head lag.Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse perform first?

A. Ask the parents to allow the infant to lay on her stomach to promote muscle development.
B. Notify the physician because a developmental or neurological evaluation is indicated.
C. Document the findings as normal in the nurse"™s notes.
D. Explain to the parents that their child is likely to be mentally retarded.
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