The nurse weighs a patient at the same time of day with the same scale and same clothing. What is this a simple and accurate method of determining?
a. An accurate weight
b. Water balance
c. Adequate nutrition
d. Urinary output
ANS: B
A simple and accurate method of determining water balance is to weigh the patient under the same conditions each day.
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