The nurse is assessing a school-age child. What will the nurse expect in regard to physical development of this child?
a. Growth of 3 to 6 inches per year
b. Gain of 5 to 7 pounds per year
c. Increase of head circumference by 1 inch per year
d. A visual acuity of 20/20 by 9 years of age
ANS: B
During the school-age period, the average weight gain per year is generally 5.5 to 7 pounds.
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