When monitoring serial measures, such as head circumference or abdominal girth, which procedure is best to ensure that the tape measure is placed in the same position each time?
a. Record the anatomic location for tape placement in the patient's chart.
b. Mark the borders of the tape at several intervals on the skin with a pen.
c. Demonstrate proper tape placement to all members of the health care team.
d. Ask the same person to perform the mea-surement each time.
B
The most effective procedure to ensure correct serial measurements is to mark the borders at several intervals so that with the next measurements, the tape is in the same location. Recording the anatomic location for tape placement in the patient's chart or demonstrating proper tape placement does not ensure accuracy. The same person may not always be available.
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