The nurse is teaching a new mother about the drastic growth and developmental changes her infant will experience in the first year of life. Which statement describes a developmentalmilestone occurring in infancy?

A. The nurse checks the documented time of the last dosage administereD. This action ensures that the medication is given at the appropriate frequency and prevents overdosing or underdosing.

B. The nurse calculates the dosage according to the child's weight: Pediatric medication dosages are often calculated based on the child's weight to ensure safe and effective administration.

C. The nurse makes sure the medication is given within the hour of the ordered timE. While

timely administration of medication is important, the specific time interval within which a PRN medication should be given may vary depending on the medication and the healthcare provider's orders. This statement does not necessarily reflect the rules of pediatric medication

administration.

D. The nurse explains the therapeutic effects of the medication to the child and parents. The nurse administers the medication even though the child is adamant about not taking it: Administering medication against the child's wishes without proper explanation or consent does not adhere to the principles of pediatric medication administration. It is important to provide education about the medication and involve the child and parents in the decision-making process whenever possible.

A. The child exhibits plantar grasp reflex: The presence of the plantar grasp reflex at 10 months

is appropriate and not cause for concern. This reflex typically diminishes by around 9 months but can persist slightly longer in premature infants.

B. The child has doubled his birth weight: Doubling birth weight by around 6 months is a normal developmental milestone, and achieving this by 10 months is appropriate, indicating healthy growth.

C. No primary teeth have erupted yet: The absence of primary teeth by 10 months, especially in a preterm infant, may indicate a delay in dental development and should prompt further evaluation by a healthcare provider.

D. The child's head circumference is 49.53 cm: The head circumference of 49.53 cm falls within the typical range for a 10-month-old infant and is not inherently concerning.