The circumference of the newborn infant's head is expected to be:
A. smaller than the chest.
B. larger than the chest by 6 cm (2.4 inches).
C. equal to or slightly larger than the chest.
D. variable according to the infant's weight.
C
The newborn's head circumference should be equal to or greater than the chest circumference. It should not exceed the chest measurement by more than 4 cm (1.6 inches).
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