When performing adequacy testing, specifically 24 hour batch, is the correct procedure to use the patient’s ACTUAL body weight or to use their IDEAL body weight (fat free, edema free body mass)?
When performing adequacy testing, specifically 24 hour batch, is the correct procedure to use the patient’s ACTUAL body weight or to use their IDEAL body weight (fat free, edema free body mass)?
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Terri B, Nurse from South East USA asked
When performing adequacy testing, specifically 24 hour batch, is the correct procedure to use the patient’s ACTUAL body weight or to use their IDEAL body weight (fat free, edema free body mass)?

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