Question

A patient is weighted by a scale on a deep-sloped floor part. The reading is the component of weight perpendicular to the slop. The reading is ___ the true weight.

A- more than
B- half of
C- less than
D- the same as

Answer 1

Measuring a patient's body weight can be done to Assess and monitor fluid and nutrition status as part of a nutrition screening tool. Calculate drug doses. Calculate nutrition and fluid support if required. Monitor the effectiveness of nutritional support.

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