Saturday, September 23, 2006

# 20

Discuss the strategies used when weighing a client with fluid imbalance to ensure accuracy. Fundamentals p 1371

To ensure accurate weight measurements, nurse should: balance scale before each use and weigh the patient at (1) at the same time everyday e.g. before breakfast and after the first void, (2) wearing the same or similar clothing, (3) on the same scale (document type of scale used)

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