A Scale Used in a Hemodialysis Unit Consistently Weighs Chronic

question 24

Multiple Choice

A scale used in a hemodialysis unit consistently weighs chronic renal failure patients 1 lb more than their actual body weight.Which measurement problem does this illustrate?

• A) Chance error
• B) Random error
• C) Observer error
• D) Systematic error

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