During an examination of a child, the nurse considers that physical growth is the best index of a child's:
a. General health.
b. Genetic makeup.
c. Nutritional status.
d. Activity and exercise patterns.
ANS: A
Physical growth is the best index of a child's general health; recording the child's height and weight helps determine normal growth patterns.
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