Which Statement Regarding Obtaining Height and Weight Measurements for the Critically

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding obtaining height and weight measurements for the critically ill patient is accurate?

• A) All measurements should be deferred until the patient's medical condition stabilizes.
• B) Measurements should be actually measured rather than obtained through patient or family report.
• C) Measurements for weight are documented in pounds and height in inches.
• D) Measurement of weight is mandatory, but measurement of height can be deferred.

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