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.
ANS: C
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