ATI NS122 Pediatrics Monroe College NY PN
ATI NS122 Pediatrics Monroe College NY PN ( 45 Questions)
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Question 10 :
12-month-old boy weighed 8 lb 2 oz at birth. Understanding developmental milestones, what should the nurse caring for the child expect the current weight to be?
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Correct Answer: A
To predict the expected weight of the 12-month-old boy, we can use the general guideline that a child's weight should triple from birth to 12 months.
Given that the boy weighed 8 lb 2 oz at birth, we can calculate the expected weight at 12 months by tripling this weight.
8 lb 2 oz = 8.125 lb
Tripling this weight:
8.125 lb * 3 = 24.375 lb
Now, we convert this weight back to pounds and ounces:
0.375 lb * 16 = 6 oz
So, the expected weight of the 12-month-old boy should be approximately 24 lb 6 oz.