A scale measured a child’s body weight as 52.3 pounds (23.7 kg) 1 minute and as...
A scale measured a child’s body weight as 52.3 pounds (23.7 kg) 1 minute and as 48.7 pounds (22.1 kg) the next minute. The nurse should be concerned about which issue?
| A. |
The scale’s reliability |
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| B. |
The scale’s validity |
|
| C. |
The scale’s trustworthiness |
|
| D. |
The scale’s credibility |
Homework Answers
The correct answer is option B that is the scale's validity because validity readers to the accuracy of an assessment.
The scale is reliable as it is showing weight even though it is not correct. It is not valid because it is not accurate.
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