It Is Necessary to Measure a Patient's Height,but the Patient's

question 2

Multiple Choice

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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