When a Nurse Is Performing an Initial Assessment for a Patient

question 28

Multiple Choice

When a nurse is performing an initial assessment for a patient with a diagnosis of obesity, which of these pieces of equipment should the nurse have available? Select all that apply.

• A)a scale
• B)skinfold calipers
• C)calculator
• D)glucose meter
• E)supplies for blood draw

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