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| Lower bar of the scale for weight measurement, indicates weights in |
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| 50 pound increments (amount) |
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| The upper bar of the scale for weight measurement, indicates weights in |
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- one-quarter-pount increments
- even-numbered punds are marked with numbers
- the long line between each number indicates the odd-numbered pounds.
- each small line indicates one-quarter pound, or 4 ounces
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| Height measurements mamy be rcorded in |
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| feet and inches or in centimeters (cm) |
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| Weight measurements may be recorded in |
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| pounds (lb) or kilograms (kg) |
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| Weight the patient at the |
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| same time, with the same amount and type of clothing, using the same scale if possible. |
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| Weight patient who is slightly unsteady or has a little trouble with balance, |
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| position a walker over the scale |
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| Obtain height for patient who is badly contracted in the fetal position |
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Measure the body in two or three segments, depending on the nature and location of contractures.
Measure from the top of the head to the waist and from waist to behind the knees, , from behind the knees to the bottom of the heels. |
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