A mother brings her 6-month-old infant to the clinic for a well-baby checkup. How should the nurse proceed when weighing the patient?
a. Have the mother remain outside the room.
b. Ask the mother to remove the infant's clothing and diaper.
c. Weigh the infant with the diaper only.
d. Place the infant supine on the scale with his knees extended.
B
The nurse should ask the mother to remove the infant's clothing and diaper before weighing and measuring the infant. An older child can be examined in his underwear; infants should be undressed. Infants are typically more comfortable with the parent close by so the mother should remain in the room. The infant should be supine with knees extended on the examination table when being measured, not when being weighed.
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