A mother brings her 2-year-old child to the pediatrician’s office, voicing concerns about her toddler’s growth over the last year. According to the child’s records, the toddler has gained 6 pounds (2.7 kg) and grown 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) since the child’s last visit a year ago. How should the nurse respond to this mother’s concerns?

Ask the mother if there are other small people in her family.

Tell her that her child’s growth is less than expected and gather a nutritional history on the child.

Tell the mother that she needs to return to the pediatrician’s office in 3 months to re-weigh the child and measure his height for any changes.

Inform the mother that her toddler’s growth is within normal limits and there is nothing to be worried about.