Which of These Guidelines Should a Nurse Follow When Measuring

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of these guidelines should a nurse follow when measuring a patient's weight?

• A) The patient is always weighed wearing only his or her undergarments.
• B) The type of scale does not matter, as long as the weights are similar from day to day.
• C) The patient may leave on his or her jacket and shoes as long as these are documented next to the weight.
• D) Attempts should be made to weigh the patient at approximately the same time of day, if a sequence of weights is necessary.

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