During a well-child visit,the pediatric nurse performs a physical assessment on a 2-year-old patient.Which of the following developmental characteristics would the nurse expect to be the case for a child of 2 years?
A) Average weight gain is 10 to 12 lb/year.
B) The digestive system grows rapidly, increasing caloric needs.
C) The salivary glands reach adult size.
D) Stomach capacity increases to about 200 mL.

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By 2 years,the child's salivary glands reach adult size (Murphy,2004).The average toddler gains 5 to 6 lb/year (2.3 to 2.7 kg/year).The stomach capacity increases to about 500 mL,and the growth of the child's digestive system slows during the toddler years,which leads to a reduction in caloric needs from those during the infant period.

During a Well-Child Visit,the Pediatric Nurse Performs a Physical Assessment