To accurately measure the neonate's head, the nurse places the measuring tape around the head:
a. Just above the ears and eyebrows
b. Middle of the ear and over the eyes
c. Middle of the ear and over the bridge of the nose
d. Just below the ears and over the upper lip
ANS: a
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a. This is the standard measurement for the diameter of the head.
b. This is not the standard measurement for the diameter of the head.
c. This is not the standard measurement for the diameter of the head.
d. This is not the standard measurement for the diameter of the head.
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