A newborn was measured by the nurse and found to be 20 inches long. The mother asks if her baby's size is normal for a term birth. The nurse Answer:
a. "No, the normal length of a term infant is 13 to 15 inches"
b. "Yes, the normal length of a term infant is 19 to 21.5 inches"
c. "No, the normal length of a term infant is 12 to 13 inches"
d. "Yes, the normal length of a term infant is 20 to 23 inches"
B
The normal length of a term infant is 19 to 21.5 inches. Head circumference is 13 to 15 inches. Chest circumference is 12 to 13 inches.
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