Although a 3-month-old infant's height and weight measurements fall below the 5th percentile, the nurse is not concerned about the development of failure to thrive (FTT)
Which information about this child assisted the nurse to make this decision?
A) The infant eats an appropriate amount each day.
B) The child sleeps the whole night through.
C) The parents socialize two nights a week.
D) The child is of Asian-American descent.
Answer: D
An Asian-American child is apt to fall below the 5th percentile, as Asian-American children are normally smaller than other American children, and growth charts are based on American averages. If the infant is eating appropriately and is growing, there is no problem. Three-month-old infants usually do sleep through the whole night. The parents' socializing two nights a week is not a problem as long as the child is cared for.
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Round to the nearest whole number. ______ pounds Standard Text: Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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