The nurse is measuring a newborn after a vaginal delivery. The nurse documents: head circumference: 13.5 in and chest: 11.7 in. What do these numbers mean?

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The measurements given for the newborn's head circumference (13.5 inches) and chest circumference (11.7 inches) are within the normal range for newborns, indicating that both the head and body size are within normal parameters. Typically, the average newborn's head circumference ranges from about 13 to 14 inches, and the chest circumference is usually about 2 cm smaller than the head circumference, making these measurements normal.

The Nurse Is Measuring a Newborn After a Vaginal Delivery