title: Accurate assessment patient weigh.
abstract: Measuring patient weight is considered a routine assessment that is frequently delegated to unregistered staff. Yet patient weight is a fundamental part of nutrition assessment and may be used to calculate drug dosages and assess fluid balance. It is vital that staff carrying out this measurement are trained and have access to appropriate equipment that is regularly calibrated.
authors.forename: Liz
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Evans
authors.forename: Carolyn
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Best
mesh_terms: D001835:Body Weight; D003681:Dehydration / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D044342:Malnutrition / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing*; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D015596:Nutrition Assessment