Measuring weight can be used as a measure of changes in body fat but as it does not take into account changes in lean body mass it is better to use other methods of body composition measurement. Quick and easy measurement when testing large groups with minimal costs. Why do we measure height and weight. Height measurement can vary throughout the day usually being higher in the morning so to ensure reliability height should be measured at the same time of day. Have the patient wear the same type of garments each time. Use the same method and the same scale each time if possible.
Of a patient is unable to stand you can get a nearly accurate height measurement by using a tape measure and measuring his body in segments ie head to shoulders shoulders to pelvis pelvis to knees knees to sole of foot ect. In mathematics height is defined as the measure of distance from bottom to top ie. This is a low cost and quick test to perform. It sets the standards for you to determine if your height and weight are in harmony mirroring the state of your health. A reliable measurement could be taken without this equipment by marking a point top of clients head against a wall and measuring up to it. 13 move height bar down until it just touches top of the patients head 14 record height in inches 15 elevate bar and assist patient off scale 16 convert height measurement to feet and inches 17 record all information correctly 18 lower height bar and return weight beams to zero position.
To determine if a pt is overweight or underweight. Use the same scale scale is balanced same time each day early in the am if possible and before you eat or drink same amount of clothing go to the bathroom prior to weighting. Weight patients at same time each day for consistency. If the patient has a cast has recently had a cast removed or has new onset edema consult the nurse about possible weight discrepancies. Weigh the patient at the same time of day each time. The two primary parameters that impact your health your height and weight are co related using height and weight charts.
From a standard level to a certain point. Height is labelled as altitude when we talk about the extent to which a three dimensional object like mountains trees or building is high or tall from the sea level. Ideally height measurements will be taken using a drop down tape measure fixed at about 2metres on a wall or a specific piece of measuring equipment as shown adjacent.
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