While teaching parents of a newborn about normal growth and development, which statement is most appropriate for the nurse to include in the session?
1. Weight should triple by 6 months of age.
2. Weight should double by 1 year of age.
3. Weight should double by 4 months of age.
4. Weight should triple by 1 year of age.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: An infant should triple its birth weight by 1 year of age. The other answers are not appropriate weight gains.
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