Question

A six-month-old infant is seen for a well child examination. his height and weight have remained at the 25th percentile, but his head circumference has gone from the 25th percentile to greater than the 95th percentile over the last four months. what would you be most concerned about? how would you evaluate this child?

Answer 1

The nurse would explain to the mother that further eval- uation is needed if the anterior fontanel is still open after: 1. 6 months. 2. 10 months. 3. 18 months. 4. 12 months. Answer: 3- ... Children whose heightand weight are above the 95th percentile are considered overweight or large for stature