A 1-Month-Old Infant Has a Head Measurement of 34 Cm

question 26

Multiple Choice

A 1-month-old infant has a head measurement of 34 cm and has a chest circumference of 32 cm.Based on the interpretation of these findings,the nurse would:

• A)Refer the infant to a physician for further evaluation.
• B)Consider these findings normal for a 1-month-old infant.
• C)Expect the chest circumference to be greater than the head circumference.
• D)Ask the parent to return in 2 weeks to re-evaluate the head and chest circumferences.

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