You are a nurse at the Community Health Center. Based on the first letter of your first name, you are assigned the following age groups: A-F: 0-3 months G-

You are a nurse at the Community Health Center. Based on the first letter of your first name, you are assigned the following age groups:

A-F: 0-3 months

G-L: 4-6 months

M-S: 7-9 months

T-Z: 10-12 months

A parent/caregiver has brought their infant to your Community Health Center. Based on your assigned age group, what will you assess to determine health and development status of the infant? Describe the normal findings you would anticipate for each area assessed. Select one area that could be a "red flag" finding. Discuss the recommendations that you would give the parent/caregiver supported by evidence-based practice to address this "red flag" finding. 

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 2.5, 2.9, 1.3.