Health PromotionQuestion 39 of 120
The nurse is assessing developmental milestones. Which gross motor skill is expected of a typical 12-month-old?
a.Walking up stairs independently
b.Riding a tricycle
c.Pulling to stand and cruising along furniture
d.Skipping on alternating feet
Explanation
By about 12 months, infants typically pull to stand and cruise while holding furniture, and many take their first independent steps. Stair climbing, tricycle riding, and skipping are later skills.
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