What would the nurse further investigate when assessing patterns of growth in a child?
a. Previous weight was in the 75th percentile, and present weight is in the 25th percentile.
b. Height is in the 90th percentile, and weight is in the 75th percentile.
c. Last weight was in the 5th percentile, and present weight is in the 10th percentile.
d. Weight is in the 50th percentile, and sibling's weight at the same age was in the 75th percentile.
ANS: A
The child showing a difference of two or more percentile levels from an established growth pattern should undergo further evaluation.
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