Question

a child is born with a normal birth weight and length, but over the next few months, the child falls below the 20th percentile for these figures. what term most accurately describes this baby’s development?
failure to thrive
failure to develop
malnourished
premature

Explanation:

Failure to thrive refers to a condition where a child does not gain weight or grow at the expected rate. A child who was normal at birth but then falls below the 20th percentile for weight and length is showing signs of failure to thrive. Failure to develop is a more general - term for not reaching developmental milestones. Malnourished implies a lack of proper nutrients, but the question doesn't specifically mention nutritional issues. Premature refers to being born before full - term, which is not indicated here.

Answer:

Failure to thrive