Which statement is true about growth and development during the first 6 months? The infant will:
a. gain about 2 pounds per month.
b. regain weight lost after birth within 1 week.
c. grow 1 cm in length per month.
d. have a 1-inch increase in head circumference per month.
A
Each month the average infant gains 2 pounds.
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