The nurse collects the weight and height measurements of a child, and calculates the child's body mass index (BMI) to be in the 10th percentile. Previous assessments indicate that the child's BMI was also in the 10th percentile. Which should the nurse include in the discussion of this child's BMI with the parents?

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Since the child's BMI percentile remains consistent over time, it indicates that the child is consistently growing in proportion to their age and height. The other options (undernutrition, inconsistent growth, and overnutrition) are not applicable in this scenario.

The Nurse Collects the Weight and Height Measurements of a Child