Clinical Questions Flashcards
1
Q
How many kilograms of weight gained or lost overnight is equal to 1 L of fluid retained or lost?
A
1 kg or 2.2 pounds
2
Q
When should you weigh a patient?
A
Wait patient at the same time each day with the same scale after a patient voids.
3
Q
When should you calibrate the scale?
A
Each day or routinely
