To assure accuracy of a daily measurement of abdominal girth in a patient with ascites, the nurse will: (Select all that apply.)
a. place marks on the lateral sides of the ab-domen where the tape is placed.
b. use the same tape every day.
c. measure girth with the tape placed 1 inch above the umbilicus.
d. measure the same area every day.
e. measure girth at the same time every day.
A, B, D, E
Girth is measured at the level of the umbilicus.
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