An accurate measurement of residents’ height and weight plays a crucial role in maintaining residents’ nutritional health and well-being. In this course, you will learn how to measure and weigh residents.
An accurate measurement of residents’ height and weight plays a crucial role in maintaining residents’ nutritional health and well-being. In this course, you will learn how to measure and weigh residents.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
A. About This Course
B. Learning Objectives
Section 2: Measuring Height and Weight
A. Importance of Measuring Height and Weight
B. Measuring Residents’ Height
C. Measuring Height Lying in Bed
D. Measuring Residents’ Weight
E. Standing Scales
F. Wheelchair Scales
G. Guidelines for Obtaining an Accurate Weight
H. Calibration
I. Review
Section 3: Conclusion
A. Summary
B. Course Contributor
C. References
D. Congratulations!
Lynda Welch is a registered nurse with an extensive career history in long-term care management. She provides general administrative and clinical nursing consultative services to staff in long-term care homes. Lynda is also a legal nurse consultant. Her understanding of operational and clinical issues related to long term care, combined with her ability to read and interpret government standards and legislation, provides plaintiff, defense and labour lawyers with an objective, evidence-based opinion related to relevant standards of care.
Disclosure: Lynda Welch, RN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
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