The Nurse at a Well-Baby Clinic Is Assessing a 12-Month-Old

Multiple Choice

The nurse at a well-baby clinic is assessing a 12-month-old child.At birth, the child weighed 7 lb.3 oz.During this visit, the child weighs 21 lb.10 oz.Which of the following conclusions would the nurse make about the child's weight?

A) The infant is gaining weight faster than anticipated.
B) The infant is malnourished.
C) The infant is at the expected weight for his or her age.
D) The infant is having a growth spurt.