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Why does a pediatrician measure and chart a child or infant's height, weight,

and head circumference and compare those measurements with growth
charts?
A. To determine if a patient is mentally healthy and start him or her in
therapy early if necessary
B. To see what percentile a child falls under and how the child's
growth compares to that of other healthy children
C. To determine if a patient will need any medication to either
increase or slow growth
D. To see how a patient's growth compares with how his or her
parents' growth at specific ages

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Answer:

B. To see what percentile a child falls under and how the child's

growth compares to that of other healthy children.

Step-by-step explanation:

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