An audit of measuring equipment in elderly care

L. Chu; C. Eberhardie; D. Forte; S. Green; H. Jadva-Patel; S. McLaren; D. Nathan; S. Rush

An audit of measuring equipment in elderly care

L. Chu, C. Eberhardie, D. Forte, S. Green, H. Jadva-Patel, S. McLaren, D. Nathan, S. Rush

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Abstract

Accurate monitoring of weight and height is a vital element of nutritional assessment. Specialist equipment may be required for older patients. Accuracy depends upon calibration and maintenance of equipment.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	463-466
Journal	Professional Nurse
Volume	14
Issue number	7
Publication status	Published - Apr 1999

Keywords

Nursing and midwifery

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An audit of measuring equipment in elderly care

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