While discussing immunizations with the nurse, the father of a 7-month-old boy states, 'You know, my son doesn't sit up by himself yet. Shouldn't he be able to do this by now?' How should the nurse respond?a. 'He may need a little encouragement. How have you tried to help him sit up?'b. 'Most babies do sit up by this time. Have you discussed this with the pediatrician?'c. 'Don't worry that he's not sitting up yet. Some babies take longer to develop this skill.' d. 'Many babies don't sit up until they're 8 months old. Let's watch what he does when I sit him up.'

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1. While discussing immunizations with the nurse, the father of a 7-month-old boy states, 'You know, my son doesn't sit up by himself yet. Shouldn't he be able to do this by now?' How should the nurse respond?

a. 'He may need a little encouragement. How have you tried to help him sit up?'

b. 'Most babies do sit up by this time. Have you discussed this with the pediatrician?'

c. 'Don't worry that he's not sitting up yet. Some babies take longer to develop this skill.'

d. 'Many babies don't sit up until they're 8 months old. Let's watch what he does when I sit him up.'