Respect Patients’ Religious Hair Wraps or Coverings When Taking Accurate Height and Weight Measurements
Erica Fischer-Cartlidge, DNP, CNS, AOCNS®, EBP-CH, ONS Chief Clinical Officer
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Description
Patients who follow various religious practices may wear head coverings that can affect their height or weight measurements. Accurate height and weight measurements are essential for weight-based medication dosing to prevent inadvertent over- or underdosing.