Question

A nurse is caring for a neonate who is 22 inches in height. The nurse explains to the neonate's mother that by 1 year, the infant's expected height will be:

1) 29 inches.
2) 33 inches.
3) 44 inches.
4) 56 inches.

Answer 1

By 1 year, the infant's expected height would be around 40 inches (101 cm).

Step-by-step explanation:

A well-nourished, full-term newborn averages about 51 cm (20 in.) in length and has an average birth weight of 3.4 kg (7.5 lb). A healthy, well-nourished infant generally doubles its birth length by the first birthday. Therefore, by 1 year, the infant's expected height would be around 40 inches (101 cm), not one of the given options.