Question

An infant weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces at birth. If growth occurs at a normal rate, what would be the expected weight change at six months of age? A. Double the birth weight B. Triple the birth weight C. Gain six ounces each week D. Add two pounds each month

Answer 1

Answer:According to growth charts for infants and children, the expected weight gain for infants in the first six months of life is typically double their birth weight.

Therefore, the answer is A. Double the birth weight.

To calculate the expected weight at six months of age:

- Convert the birth weight to ounces: 7 pounds 8 ounces = (7 x 16) + 8 = 120 ounces

- Double the birth weight: 120 ounces x 2 = 240 ounces

- Convert back to pounds and ounces: 240 ounces = 15 pounds and 0 ounces

- Therefore, the expected weight at six months of age for this infant would be 15 pounds.

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