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The nurse assesses for the fifth vital sign, which is______________.
 
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The physician orders daily weights on a patient residing in a long-term care setting. What actions should the nurse implement to assess weight accurately? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Weigh patient at the same time each day
  b. Schedule weighing immediately after breakfast
  c. Encourage patient to void before being weighed
  d. Ensure same amount of clothing is worn by patient
  e. Calibrate by setting scale at zero after each weight


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

pain

Pain is considered the fifth vital sign.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, D
Accurate assessment of weight should occur at the same time each day, preferably at 6 AM before breakfast. The patient should be encouraged to void before being weighed and the same amount of clothing should be worn each day. The scale should be calibrated to zero before (not after) each weight is taken.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
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