The Nurse Is Preparing to Measure the Length, Weight, Chest

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to measure the length, weight, chest, and head circumference of a 6-month-old infant. Which measurement technique is correct?

A) Measuring the infant's length by using a tape measure
B) Weighing the infant by placing him or her on an electronic standing scale
C) Measuring the chest circumference at the nipple line with a tape measure
D) Measuring the head circumference by wrapping the tape measure over the nose and cheekbones