Health Promotion and Maintenance Q 144
What would the nurse expect to see while assessing the growth of children during their school-age years?
A. Decreasing amounts of body fat and muscle mass
B. Little change in body appearance from year to year
C. Progressive height increase of 4 inches each year
D. Yearly weight gain of about 5.5 pounds per year
Correct Answer: D. Yearly weight gain of about 5.5 pounds per year
School-age children gain about 5.5 pounds each year and increase about 2 inches in height. Between ages 2 to 10 years, a child will grow at a steady pace.
Option A: Decreasing amounts of body fat and muscle mass are common in toddlers.
Option B: A decrease in the change in body appearance occurs among young adults.
Option C: Growth spurts are common in school-age children, as are periods of slow growth.