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The most accurate method of documenting the physical growth of a three-year-old patient is:

Calculate the body surface area on a nomogram
Plot the patient on the Denver II Developmental Screening Test
Use growth charts over time
Record the birth weight and current weight

Explanation

Answer - C - The most accurate method of documenting the physical growth of a three-year-old patient is to use growth charts over time. Because growth is a continuous but uneven process, the most reliable evaluation lies in comparing growth measurements over a prolonged period of time.

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