When assessing a 2-month-old infant, the nurse feels a “click” when abducting the infant's left hip. Which of the following should the nurse do next?
1. Document the finding as normal for a 2-month-old.
2. Check the lengths of the femurs to determine if they are equal.
3. Instruct the mother to keep the leg in an adducted position.
4. Reschedule the child for a follow-up assessment in 3 weeks.
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