The parent of an infant with a cleft lip and palate asks the nurse when the infant's cleft palate will be repaired. The nurse responds by stating that the first repair of a cleft palate is usually...

The parent of an infant with a cleft lip and palate asks the nurse when the infant's cleft palate will be repaired. The nurse responds by stating that the first repair of a cleft palate is usually done at which of the following times?

1. Before the eruption of teeth.

2. When the child weighs approximately 10 kg (22 lb).

3. Before the development of speech.

4. After the child learns to drink from a cup.