A 9-Year-Old Child Who Has Been Followed in the Same

question 16

Multiple Choice

A 9-year-old child who has been followed in the same pediatric home since birth is at the healthcare center for a well-child visit. A nurse who measures the height and weight of the child documents 35th percentile for height and 90th percentile for weight. How should the nurse interpret these data?

• A) The child is beginning a growth spurt.
• B) The child is obese and needs dietary counseling.
• C) The parents are most likely below the 50th percentile for height and weight.
• D) As soon as the child begins the adolescent growth spurt, the height and weight measurements will normalize.

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