The nurse collects the weight, height, and length of a child, and calculates the child's BMI to be in the 10^th percentile. Previous assessments indicate the child's BMI was also in the 10^th percentile. The nurse should explain to the parent that this assessment reveals:

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The fact that the child's BMI remains in the same percentile indicates consistent growth, meaning the child's growth pattern is stable and not significantly above or below average. This does not necessarily indicate undernutrition, overnutrition, or inconsistent growth.

The Nurse Collects the Weight, Height, and Length of a Child