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The Health Care Provider Orders Daily Weights on a Patient

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The health care provider orders daily weights on a patient residing in a long-term care setting.What actions should the nurse implement to assess weight accurately? (Select all that apply.)


A) Weigh patient at the same time each day.
B) Schedule weighing immediately after breakfast.
C) Encourage patient to void before being weighed.
D) Ensure same amount of clothing is worn by patient.
E) Calibrate by setting scale at zero after each weight.

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