Basic Nursing SkillsQuestion 104 of 200
When weighing a resident on a standing scale, the CNA should:
a.Weigh at varying times each day
b.Weigh with shoes and heavy clothing on
c.Weigh at the same time each day (usually morning after voiding, before breakfast), with similar clothing, on the same scale, with the scale balanced/calibrated; report any change of ≥3 lb in 24 hours or ≥5 lb in 7 days to the nurse
d.Skip weights if the resident is on hospice
Explanation
Accurate weights require consistency: same time of day, same scale, similar clothing, after voiding, with the scale calibrated. Significant changes (≥3 lb in 24 h, ≥5 lb in 7 days, or any unexplained loss) suggest fluid shifts (CHF, dehydration) or nutritional concerns and must be reported. Hospice residents are still weighed per care plan unless comfort indicates otherwise. Distractors (a, b, d) introduce error or omit important monitoring.
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