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Procedure #17
CNA Procedure: Weight
Step Number | Step |
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Step 1 | Do initial steps. |
Step 2 | Balance scale. |
Step 3 | Depending on scale used, assist resident to stand on platform or sit in chair with feet on footrest or transport wheelchair onto scale and lock brakes. |
Step 4 | When using a standard scale- lower weight to fifty pound mark that causes arm to drop. Move it back to previous mark. Mark upper weight to pound mark that balances pointer in middle of square. Add lower and upper marks. |
Step 5 | When using a digital scale- press weigh button. Wait until numbers remain constant. |
Step 6 | Subtract weight of wheelchair from total weight, if applicable. |
Step 7 | Accurately record resident's weight. |
Step 8 | Do final steps. |
Step 9 | Report unusual reading to nurse. |