To Assure Accuracy of a Daily Measurement of Abdominal Girth

question 1

Multiple Choice

To assure accuracy of a daily measurement of abdominal girth in a patient with ascites,the nurse will: (Select all that apply.)

• A)place marks on the lateral sides of the abdomen where the tape is placed.
• B)use the same tape every day.
• C)measure girth with the tape placed 1 inch above the umbilicus.
• D)measure the same area every day.
• E)measure girth at the same time every day.

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