When working with school-aged children, the nurse should keep in ...

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When working with school-aged children, the nurse should keep in mind that these children will increase their weight by how many pounds per year?
 
  a. 1-2 c. 5-6
  b. 3-4 d. 7-8

Question 2

A parent asks the pediatric nurse, How tall is the average 6-year-old boy, and how much does the average 6-year-old boy weigh? After advising the parent that each child is unique and growth is affected by many factors, the nurse would give the
 
  average height and weight for a 6-year-old boy as: a. 36 inches tall and 37 pounds c. 50 inches tall and 54 pounds
  b. 46 inches tall and 45 pounds d. 60 inches tall and 63 pounds

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Answer to Question 1

C

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A Incorrect: This value is not consistent with the identified weight gain per year in this population.
B Incorrect: This value is not consistent with the identified weight gain per year in this population.
C Correct: During the school-aged years, the child's weight increases by 5-6 pounds per year.
D Incorrect: This value is not consistent with the identified weight gain per year in this population.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Incorrect: This value is not identified as being consistent with the average height and weight of a 6-year-old boy.
B Correct: At 6 years, the average boy weighs 45 pounds and is 46 inches tall.
C Incorrect: This value is not identified as being consistent with the average height and weight of a 6-year-old boy.
D Incorrect: This value is not identified as being consistent with the average height and weight of a 6-year-old boy.