A mother brings her 6-month-old infant to the clinic for a well-baby checkup.How should the nurse proceed when weighing the patient?

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The nurse should ask the mother to remove the infant's clothing and diaper before weighing and measuring the infant.An older child can be examined in his underwear; infants should be undressed.Infants are typically more comfortable with the parent close by so the mother should remain in the room.The infant should be supine with knees extended on the examination table when being measured,not when being weighed.

A Mother Brings Her 6-Month-Old Infant to the Clinic for a Well-Baby