In an assessment of head circumference, as a part of developmental assessment, a nurse must be in cognisance of all of the following facts EXCEPT:
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serial head circumference measurements of children will enable screening possible cognitive or motor delays
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it is a quick, simple, easy and reliable method of assessment of the growth of the brain
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microcephaly is head circumference >2 SD below the mean based on normative growth charts
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all microcephaly diagnosed early can be reversed with specific intervention