The nurse is making an initial assessment of a newborn. Which data would be considered normal?
1. Chest circumference 30 cm, head circumference 29 cm
2. Chest circumference 38 cm, head circumference 31.5 cm
3. Chest circumference 32.5 cm, head circumference 38 cm
4. Chest circumference 31.5 cm, head circumference 33.5 cm
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Explanation:
1. The average circumference of the head at birth is 32 to 37 cm. Average chest circumference ranges from 30 to 35 cm at birth.
2. The average circumference of the head at birth is 32 to 37 cm. Average chest circumference ranges from 30 to 35 cm at birth.
3. The average circumference of the head at birth is 32 to 37 cm. Average chest circumference ranges from 30 to 35 cm at birth.
4. The average circumference of the head at birth is 32 to 37 cm. Average chest circumference ranges from 30 to 35 cm at birth. The circumference of the head is approximately 2 cm greater than the circumference of the chest at birth.
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