Measuring Height and Weight

As the nurse is conducting an admission interview, the patient states, "I've lost 30 pounds over the last 4 months." Which question might the nurse ask to determine if the weight loss was intentional or unintentional?

"Have you been following a specific diet?"

For which patient would the nurse instruct nursing assistive personnel (NAP) to weigh a patient with a bed scale?

Patient who has heart failure and a consequent inability to bear weight

A nursing assistive personnel (NAP) is preparing to weigh a resident in a skilled nursing facility. The patient is usually weighed in street clothing and socks, with his shoes off. The patient is currently wearing street clothing with shoes and socks. What will the NAP do to ensure that the patient's weight is correctly measured?

Take off the patient's shoes, but leave his socks on.

When preparing to measure the height and weight of a newly admitted patient, why would the nurse ask about the patient's ability to stand?

To determine if the patient is steady enough to stand without assistance

Which step must be taken to ensure accurate measurement of a patient's daily weight?

Ask the patient to void before he or she is weighed.