When a client has an order for "daily weight," when should the nurse weigh the client?
a. after breakfast each morning
b. at the same time each morning, on the same scale, wearing the same type of clothing
c. at the staff's convenience between the hours of 7 A.M. and 7 P.M. on the unit scales
d. before bedtime each evening
B
When a client has an order for "daily weight," the weight should be obtained at the same time of day on the same scale, with the client wearing the same type of clothing. The scale should be balanced before each client is weighed.
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