Height should be measured at which times?

• A. Admission
• B. Every Year
• C. During discharge
• D. Admission and Every Year

Answer: (D)

Height is recorded both to establish a starting point and to track changes over time. At admission you set a baseline so clinicians can calculate BMI, plan dosing or equipment needs, and have an accurate record to compare against later. Because a person’s height can change gradually with aging, osteoporosis, or spinal issues, updating this measurement yearly helps keep records current and supports safe, appropriate care. Measuring height only at discharge would miss those ongoing changes, and focusing on either admission alone or yearly checks alone misses either the initial baseline or the necessary follow-up. So measuring height at admission and then again every year provides both a solid starting point and ongoing accuracy.