When measuring a patient's weight,the nurse keeps in mind which of these guidelines?
A) Always weigh the patient with only his or her undergarments on.
B) It does not matter what type of scale is used, as long as the weights are similar from day to day.
C) The patient may leave on his or her jacket and shoes as long as this is documented next to the weight.
D) Attempt to weigh the patient at approximately the same time of day, if a sequence of weights is necessary.
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