Which statement is true about growth and development during the first 6 months?
a. The infant will grow 1 cm in length per month.
b. The infant will gain about 2 pounds per month.
c. The infant will regain weight lost after birth within 1 week.
d. The infant will have a 1-inch increase in head circumference per month.
ANS: B
Each month the average infant gains 2 pounds. Infants grow about 3.5 cm each month. Birth weight is usually regained in 14 days. An infant's head circumference increases about 2 cm a month.
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