Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice What Steps Should the Nurse

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Multiple Choice

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice What steps should the nurse include in order to successfully measure a patient's weight?

• A) Only use a scale that has been maintained and calibrated.
• B) Avoid using electronic or beam balance scales.
• C) Measure infants and children up to age 15 sitting on a scale.
• D) Avoid using built-in scales found in some hospital beds.
• E) Ask the patient his weight before measuring it.

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