Asked by nathaniel marrinson on Apr 25, 2024
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The parent brings a child to the clinic for a 12-month well visit. The child weighed 6 pounds 2 ounces and was 21 inches long at birth. Which finding will cause the nurse to intervene?
A) Height of 30 inches
B) Weight of 16 pounds
C) Is not yet potty-trained
D) Is not yet walking up stairs
Potty-trained
The process of teaching a young child to use the toilet for urination and defecation.
Walking up Stairs
This refers to the physical activity of moving upwards on a staircase, which can be an indicator of an individual's level of fitness or physical capability.
Height
The measurement of someone or something from base to top or head to foot.
- Identify typical and atypical developmental benchmarks and physical examination results in newborns and children.
Verified Answer
AH
ariel herrera8 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Size increases rapidly during the first year of life. Birth weight doubles in approximately 5 months and triples by 12 months. This infant should weigh at least 18 (6 * 3) pounds by this calculation. This child needs the nurse to intervene for further assessment. Height increases an average of 1 inch during each of the first 6 months and about 1/2 inch each month until 12 months: 21 + 6 + 3 = 30 (30 inches is the predicted height). Patterns of body function are just now starting to stabilize. It is quite normal for a 12-month-old child to not be potty-trained or walking up stairs yet. These milestones usually occur in the toddler period of development (12 to 36 months).
Learning Objectives
- Identify typical and atypical developmental benchmarks and physical examination results in newborns and children.
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