Which of the following methods should a clinical medical assistant use to obtain the weight of an uncooperative toddler?

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The question is asking about the appropriate methods a clinical medical assistant can use to weigh an uncooperative toddler, given several options for weighing the child.

Answer

Weigh the parent while holding the child and subtract the weight of the parent.

The final answer is to weigh the parent while holding the child and subtract the weight of the parent.

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The final answer is to weigh the parent while holding the child and subtract the weight of the parent.

More Information

This method involves weighing the parent alone and then weighing the parent holding the child to calculate the child's weight accurately.

Tips

Ensure the scale is calibrated correctly and the parent remains still during both measurements.

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