The Nurse Is Measuring the Abdominal Girth of a Child

Multiple Choice

The nurse is measuring the abdominal girth of a child with abdominal distention.On the photo shown,identify the area on the child's abdomen where the tape measure should be placed for an accurate abdominal girth.

A) Just above the umbilicus,around the largest circumference of the abdomen
B) Below the umbilicus
C) Just below the sternum
D) Across the symphysis pubis