The nurse is caring for a 59-year-old male patient who is on corticosteroid therapy and is ordered for daily weight monitoring. Which of the following should be avoided when weighing the patient?

Weigh the patient at different time of the day. Corticosteroid is medication prescribed to reduce inflammation and allergic reactions. Patients on corticosteroids medication regimen are usually monitored for weight gain, as an important parameter for drug dosing and safety. Important principles in monitoring the weight of the patient include using the same weighing scale, patient clothing, and schedule. It also essential to check whether the scale is displaying zero before weighing the patient.

The nurse is caring for a 59-year-old male patient who is on cort...

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