Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A 5-year-old child who is being seen in the clinic for the first time. The child's height and weight are in the 20th percentile on the commonly used growth chart from the National Center for Health Statistics.When interpreting the data, the nurse recognizes
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C because interpreting the data accurately involves recognizing that the child's growth is within normal limits based on the growth chart. This indicates that the child is developing appropriately for their age. Choice A is incorrect as it suggests the child's growth is below normal without evidence. Choice B is incorrect as ethnicity should not affect the accuracy of a growth chart. Choice D is incorrect as a single measurement can still provide valuable information about the child's growth status.