In the normal newborn, how does the infant's head circumference compare to that of the chest?
a. They are equal.
b. The head is 2 to 3 centimeters larger than the chest circumference.
c. The head is 4 to 5 centimeters smaller than the chest circumference.
d. The head is 5 to 6 centimeters larger than the chest circumference.
B
The infant's head circumference is between 13 and 14 inches (33 to 35 cm), and the chest circumference is 12 to 13 inches (30 to 33 cm). The head circumference is 2 to 3 cm (0.78 to 1.17 inches) larger than the chest circumference.
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