Patient Care第 33 / 100 题
To obtain the most accurate and consistent daily weight for a patient, the technician should weigh them:
a.At different times each day after meals
b.At the same time each day, ideally before breakfast, wearing similar clothing
c.Only when the patient feels bloated
d.Immediately after the patient drinks fluids
解析
Daily weights should be taken at the same time each day, usually in the morning before breakfast, using the same scale and similar clothing. This consistency makes changes meaningful for tracking fluid balance and nutritional status. The patient should void before weighing when possible.
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