To plan early intervention and care for an infant with Down syndrome, the nurse considers knowledge of other physical development exemplars such as

A) cerebral palsy.
B) autism.
C) attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) .
D) failure to thrive.

Early Intervention

The provision of support and services for infants and young children who have developmental delays or specific health conditions, aiming to improve long-term outcomes.

Down Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21.

Physical Development

The biological process that occurs in human beings over time, including growth and changes in the body structure and function.