Which of These Guidelines Should a Nurse Follow When Measuring

Multiple Choice

Which of these guidelines should a nurse follow when measuring a patient's weight?

A) The patient is always weighed wearing only his or her undergarments.
B) The type of scale does not matter, as long as the weights are similar from day to day.
C) The patient may leave on his or her jacket and shoes as long as these are documented next to the weight.
D) Attempts should be made to weigh the patient at approximately the same time of day, if a sequence of weights is necessary.