The nurse is measuring an abdominal girth on a child with abdominal distension.Identify the area on the child's abdomen where the tape measure should be placed for an accurate abdominal girth
1. Just above the umbilicus,around thelargest circumference of the abdomen
2. Below the umbilicus
3. Just below the sternum
4. Just above the pubic bone
Answer:1
Rationale: An abdominal girth should be taken around the largest circumference of the abdomen,in this case,just above the umbilicus. The circumference below the umbilicus or just below the sternum would not be an accurate abdominal girth.
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