Growth & Development: Case study 7

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Pre module evaluation
Growth of Term Infants
Development of Term Infants
Preterm Infants
Post module evaluation
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Analysis of a growth curve

The infant with this growth curve had been breast-fed. Solid foods were added at approximately six months of age, although he didn't take a whole lot. He was seen for a routine nine-month well child care visit.

Growth curve at 9 months

Q1: What can be said about this child's growth curve?

Q2: Is this normal or is this abnormal and why?



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