It is necessary to measure a patient's height,but the patient's legs are suspended in traction.Which nursing action is indicated?
A)Measure from the patient's head to the iliac crest and use a standard table to estimate height.
B)Remove the traction weights long enough to quickly measure length of one leg.
C)Measure the patient's arm span.
D)Estimate the patient's height from his stated weight.

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Measuring the patient's arm span is a recognized alternative method for estimating height, especially in situations where traditional methods are not feasible, such as when a patient's legs are in traction.

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