Measuring Height and Weight
Category: Assessment
Status: Stub — content coming soon
Purpose
Describe clinical uses: medication dosing, fluid balance, nutritional status, BMI.
Equipment
- Standing scale with height rod
- Bed scale (for non-ambulatory patients)
- Chair scale
Procedure
Weight
Height
BMI Calculation
$$BMI = \frac{weight\ (kg)}{height\ (m)^2}$$
| BMI | Category |
|---|---|
| < 18.5 | Underweight |
| 18.5–24.9 | Normal |
| 25–29.9 | Overweight |
| ≥ 30 | Obese |
Notes
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