Which of the following is part of the procedure for measuring the weight of an adult?
A. Placing a disposable towel on the scale
B. Asking the patient to step on the back of the scale and lean forward
C. Placing the lower weight at the lowest number until the balance indicator drops to the bottom
D. Moving the upper weight slowly to the left
E. Moving all the weights to the right side to see whether the scale is in balance
A. Placing a disposable towel on the scale
Before asking the patient to step on the scale, place a disposable towel on the scale. Alternatively, have the patient leave her socks on.
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