When weighing a resident on a standing scale, the CNA should:

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.