A nurse is assessing a 9 -month-old infant with spinal muscular atrophy. The infant was diagnosed 3 months ago when their parents noticed they were not meeting their developmental milestones of holding up their head or sitting up with assistance. The infant was enrolled in Early Intervention (EI), working with physical and occupational therapists on a regular basis. Which of the following assessment finding(s) by the nurse at today’s appointment indicates the infant has improved? (Select all that apply.) The infant lies in the supine position while moving their arms and legs. The infant coos and smiles at their parents during playtime. The infant holds their head up while in the prone position. The infant sits upright with minimal assistance. The infant grasps their parent’s finger when placed in the palm of their hand. The infant’s Moro reflex is intact.
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