The nurse at a well-baby clinic is assessing a 12-month-old child.At birth, the child weighed 7 lb.3 oz.During this visit, the child weighs 21 lb.10 oz.Which of the following conclusions would the nurse make about the child's weight?

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Infants typically double their birth weight by six months of age and triple their birth weight by 1 year of age.This infant has tripled his or her weight as would be expected at 12.

The Nurse at a Well-Baby Clinic Is Assessing a 12-Month-Old