The correct procedure to use when measuring head circumference of an infant is for the nurse to:
A) Place the infant in a supine position and measure the greatest diameter of head-occipital frontal area.
B) Place the infant in a prone position and measure the greatest diameter of head-occipital frontal area.
C) Place the infant in a sitting position and measure the greatest diameter of head-occipital frontal area.
D) Place the infant in the mother's lap and measure the greatest diameter of head-occipital frontal area.
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