The nurse in a pediatric healthcare clinic measures the head and ...

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The nurse in a pediatric healthcare clinic measures the head and chest circumference of clients during well visits. Which of the following is a normal head-to-chest ratio for children?
 
  A) The newborn's chest is larger than the head.
  B) The chest and head are about equal for ages 1 to 2 years.
  C) By age 10, a child's chest is about 2 to 3 inches larger than the head
  D) By age 5, a child's head is about 2 to 3 inches larger than the chest.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a client with heart disease as a result of low levels of high-density
  lipoproteins. What suggestion should the nurse offer the client to increase the levels of
  high-density lipoproteins?
 
  A) Eat a diet high in carbohydrates
  B) Strictly avoid alcohol
  C) Exercise regularly
  D) Eat a diet high in trans-fat acids

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Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Normally, the newborn's head is larger than the chest. Chest and head measurements are approximately equal for children aged 1 to 2 years, after which the chest begins to become larger than the head. By age 5, a child's chest is about 2 to 3 inches (57.6 cm) larger than the head.

Answer to Question 2

C

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