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Standardized weight measurement procedures 6. Record weight to nearest 05 lb. Ensure that the body weight is evenly distributed between both feet. Return scale to zero or clear display. Measuring height and weight 401 nursing fundamentals 7243 the residents weight compared with the height gives information about hisher nutritional status and changes in the medical condition. 401 nursing fundamentals 7243 1.
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