When making recommendations about the infant's active movement, the physical therapist should generally recommend
A) encouraging the infant to have several periods of active movement during the day to build body strength and endurance.
B) allowing active movement when the infant is awake and quietly alert, but helping the infant to avoid excessive, frequent movements.
C) avoiding all active movement to conserve energy, including using restraints if needed.
D) encouraging any active movement as long as the infant is not crying.

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Active movement is seen at different extremes in infants in the NICU. Some active movement is seen when the infant is quietly alert after the infant develops and learns to cope with the surrounding environment. Moving frequently, however, is not optimal for infants in the NICU because doing so expends the energy that is needed for growth, development, and recovery. Infants who show excessive and frequent movement should be assisted in maintaining a quiet and calm position.

When Making Recommendations About the Infant's Active Movement, the Physical