The nurse is collecting data on a 5-month-old child. In measuring and weighing the child, which of the following actions by the nurse would be the highest priority?
A) Wipe the scale with an alcohol-based cleanser.
B) Cover the scale with a clean piece of paper or paper towel.
C) Straighten the child's legs and hold the knees flat.
D) Hold one hand within an inch of the child.
Question 2
The nurse is assisting in doing a physical exam on a 2-year-old child.
In examining the following parts of the body, the best approach in doing the exam on this age child would be to do the exam in which of the following orders? The provider would examine the:
A) head and neck; eyes; ears; nose, mouth then the back and extremities.
B) back and extremities; eyes, ears, nose, mouth then the head and neck.
C) back and extremities; head and neck then the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
D) eyes, ears, nose, mouth, back and extremities then the head and neck.
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