How Does a Nurse Assess the Head Circumference of an Infant

question 40

Multiple Choice

How does a nurse assess the head circumference of an infant?

• A) Places a ruler behind the infant's head, noting the head width
• B) Uses a plastic headband placed around the infant's head from crown to chin
• C) Places a measuring tape around the head above the eyebrows and occipital prominence
• D) Uses a measuring tape to find the distance between the ears and eyes and between the eyes and occiput

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Definitions:

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