When performing a newborn assessment, the nurse measures the circumference of the neonate’s head and chest. Which assessment finding is expected in the normal newborn?
A. The head and chest circumference are the same
B. The head is 2cm larger than the chest.
C. The head is 3cm smaller than the chest
D. The head is 4cm larger than the chest
Correct Answer: B. The head is 2cm larger than the chest
Option B: The head circumference of the normal newborn is approximately 33cm, while the chest circumference is 31cm.
Option A: The head and chest don’t have the same circumferences.
Option C: The head is larger in circumference than the chest.
Option D: The difference in head circumference and chest circumference is too great.