​What Steps Should the Nurse Include in Order to Successfully

question 22

Multiple Choice

​What steps should the nurse include in order to successfully measure a patient's weight?

• A) ​Ask the patient his weight before measuring it.
• 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) ​Only use a scale that has been maintained and calibrated.

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