The nurse is measuring the abdominal girth of a child with abdominal distention.On the photo shown,identify the area on the child's abdomen where the tape measure should be placed for an accurate abdominal girth.

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The tape measure should be placed just above the umbilicus, around the largest circumference of the abdomen, to accurately measure the abdominal girth. This is the widest part of the abdomen and will ensure an accurate measurement.

The Nurse Is Measuring the Abdominal Girth of a Child