Which statement should the nurse include when teaching parents of an infant about normal growth and development regarding weight gain?

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The normal weight gain for an infant is to double their birth weight by 5 months of age. Option A is incorrect as it suggests triple the birth weight by 9 months which is too rapid. Option C is incorrect as it suggests triple the birth weight by 6 months which is also too rapid. Option D is incorrect as it suggests double the birth weight by 1 year of age which is too slow.

Which Statement Should the Nurse Include When Teaching Parents of an Infant