The nurse is measuring an abdominal girth on a child with abdominal distension. 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, for an accurate measurement of abdominal girth. This area typically corresponds to the widest area of the abdominal distension. Placing the tape measure below the umbilicus, just below the sternum, or just above the pubic bone would not provide an accurate measurement of abdominal girth.

The Nurse Is Measuring an Abdominal Girth on a Child