The 7-month-old infant is sitting quietly on the mother’s lap. Which assessment does the nurse perform first?

Auscultate the heart. Physical examination in infants can be challenging. Examinations that require a quiet environment should be done while the baby is quiet and before he or she becomes fussy. The first assessment is to auscultate the heart and lungs. Ears, mouths, and hips can be assessed after the heart and lungs.

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