A nurse is obtaining the length and weight of a 6-month-old infant. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)

A. Place a disposable covering on the scale: Using a disposable covering ensures infection prevention and protects the infant’s skin from direct contact with potentially contaminated surfaces. It also maintains hygiene standards in clinical settings. B. Weigh the infant in a diaper: Weighing with a diaper can introduce slight inaccuracies due to the added weight. To obtain a precise measurement, infants should ideally be weighed nude or in a clean, dry diaper only if absolutely necessary. C. Measure the infant from crown of the head to the heels of feet: For infants under 24 months, recumbent length should be measured with the child lying flat. This method captures accurate linear growth, especially important for monitoring developmental milestones. D. Use a stadiometer to measure the infant: A stadiometer is intended for children or adults who can stand upright unassisted. Since infants lack the ability to stand steadily, this method would not yield reliable height data. E. Balance the scale to 0 prior to use: Zeroing the scale ensures accurate weight measurement by eliminating errors due to scale misalignment. This is critical when monitoring growth trends or assessing for nutritional concerns.