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Growth and Development Evaluation ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is collecting data from a 6-month-old infant during a well-child visit.
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Head circumference increased by 2 cm since last visit is normal for a 6-month-old infant.The head circumference should increase by 1.5 cm per month for the first 6 months.
Weight increased by 50% since birth is normal for a 6-month-old infant.The weight should double by 5 months and triple by 12 months.
Length increased by 25% since birth is normal for a 6-month-old infant.The length should increase by 50% by 12 months.
BMI is a measure of body fat based on height and weight.A 5% increase in BMI since the last visit indicates excessive weight gain or growth failure, which should be reported to the provider.
BMI increased by 5% since last visit.
BMI is a measure of body fat based on height and weight. A 5% increase in BMI since the last visit indicates excessive weight gain or growth failure, which should be reported to the provider.
Choice A is wrong because head circumference increased by 2 cm since last visit is normal for a 6-month-old infant. The head circumference should increase by 1.5 cm per month for the first 6 months.
Choice B is wrong because weight increased by 50% since birth is normal for a 6-month-old infant. The weight should double by 5 months and triple by 12 months.
Choice C is wrong because length increased by 25% since birth is normal for a 6-month-old infant. The length should increase by 50% by 12 months.