An 8-year-old patient is due for height measurement during a routine examination. For an accurate measurement to be obtained, the child should be asked to stand with:
A) back toward the rod and the feet 6 inches apart.
B) back toward the rod and the feet centered together.
C) front toward the rod and the feet 8 inches apart.
D) front toward the rod and the feet 4 inches apart.

Question

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The patient stands with back toward and the feet together and centered under the height rod attached to a standing scale.

An 8-Year-Old Patient Is Due for Height Measurement During a Routine