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shenderson6

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Upon evaluation of a 6-month-old infant's developmental status, the nurse expects that the child at this age will be able to:
 
  1. Completely roll over
  2. Pull self to a standing position
  3. Creep on all four extremities
  4. Assume a sitting position independently

Question 2

In evaluating an infant's physical status and growth, the nurse expects to find:
 
  1. Birth weight triples by 6 months
  2. Anterior fontanel closes 4 to 8 weeks after birth
  3. Chest circumference is larger than head circumference at 12 months
  4. Birth height increases 1 inch each month for the first 6 months


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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A 6-month-old infant is able to roll over. A 9-month-old infant is able to pull self to a standing position, creep on all four extremities, and attain a sitting position independently.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
Height increases an average of 1 inch during each of the first 6 months and inch the next 6 months. Birth weight doubles in approximately 5 months and triples by 12 months. The anterior fontanel closes at about 12 to 18 months. The head and chest circumference are equal at 1 year of age.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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