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The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is examining a 12monthold infant who was 6 weeks premature and observes that the infant uses a raking motion to pick up small objects. The PEDS questionnaire completed by the parent did not show significant developmental delays. What will the nurse practitioner do first?
A. Perform an indepth developmental assessment.
B. Reassure the parent that this is normal for a premature infant.
C. Refer the infant to a developmental specialist.