A scale used to assess a patient's weight should be calibrated
A)when the patient tells you the weight is not correct.
B)by a qualified technician at regularly scheduled intervals.
C)each time it is used.
D)when necessary, with the patient standing on the scale.
E)only by the manufacturer.

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Obtaining weight begins with a manual calibration of the scale before the patient stands on the scale. Electronic scales are automatically calibrated before each reading.

A Scale Used to Assess a Patient's Weight Should Be