When performing an examination, the nurse should consider a child's physical growth to be the best indicator of which aspect of health?

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Physical growth is the best index of a child's general health; recording the child's height and weight helps determine normal growth patterns. A child's physical growth is not the best indicator of genetic makeup, nutritional status, or activity and exercise patterns.

When Performing an Examination, the Nurse Should Consider a Child's