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CPCT/A Patient Care Exam Test Prep

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Sue McGregor, a 25 year-old schoolteacher, is being observed for a possible eating disorder. The physician orders daily weight-taking. Which action should be avoided to ensure an accurate weight?
  1. Using the same scale for each measurement.
  2. Balancing the scale at zero.
  3. Taking the client's weight at different times each day.
  4. Making sure that the client is wearing the same clothing during each measurement.
Explanation
Answer: C - A more accurate assessment of weight is obtained when the weight is measured at the same time each day.
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