NURS 6541 Week 2 Discussion: Developmental Red Flags Case
Study
A mother brings in her 16-month-old, Brittany, for treatment of an
acute illness. During the history, the mother reports that her
mother-in-law is concerned about the toddler’s development.
Further questioning reveals the following:
•Brittany was a term infant born vaginally with no intrapartum
complications. Birth weight was 8 pounds 1 ounce and current
weight is 26 pounds 9 ounces.
•She was breastfed until 12 months of age and now drinks 24
ounces of whole milk and eats table foods daily.
•Physical milestones are as follows: Rolled front to back at 6
months, developed pincer grasp at 11 months, crawled at 8
months, and began cruising at 10 months. She does not walk
independently.
•Social development includes mimicking adult behavior, fourword vocabulary (mama, dada, baba, and no), follows onestep commands, and quiets easily when comforted. NURS
6541 Week 2 Discussion: Developmental Red Flags Case
Study

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