A 2-year-old is seen for a well-child visit and is scheduled to receive immunizations.The child weighed 22 lb (9.97 kg)at 1 year of age (1 year ago).Today the child weighs 23 lb (10.4 kg).Which conclusion is most appropriate for the nurse to make regarding this assessment data?
A) The child is at an expected weight.
B) The child is over expected weight.
C) The child is seriously overweight.
D) The child is underweight for age.

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A toddler should gain 4-6 lb each year from the ages of 1 to 3.This child should now weigh somewhere between 26 and 28 lb,so he or she is underweight.

A 2-Year-Old Is Seen for a Well-Child Visit and Is