A nurse is working in a pediatric clinic and a mother brings in her 13 month old child who has Down Syndrome. The mother reports, 'My child's muscles feel weak and he isn't moving well. My RN friend check his reflexes and she said they are diminished.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

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A nurse is working in a pediatric clinic and a mother brings in her 13 month old child who has Down Syndrome. The mother reports, 'My child's muscles feel weak and he isn't moving well. My RN friend check his reflexes and she said they are diminished.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?



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