Asked by Destiny Walker on Jun 16, 2024

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A nurse on a medical-surgical unit asks a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to help with nutritional assessments for newly admitted patients.What part of the nutritional assessment can be delegated to the LPN? Select all that apply.

A) Height and weight
B) Intake and output
C) Nutritional history
D) Interpreting laboratory findings
E) Body fat measurement

Nutritional Assessments

involve evaluating various aspects of nutritional health to identify dietary needs and potential areas of malnutrition.

Height And Weight

Measurements used to determine the physical stature and mass of an individual.

Intake And Output

The measurement and monitoring of the fluids a patient consumes (intake) and excretes or loses (output), important for assessing fluid balance and kidney function.

  • Delegate and understand the scope of practice in nutritional assessment within a healthcare team.
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angel morrisJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
A,B,C
Explanation :
The registered nurse can safely delegate to the licensed practical nurse (LPN/LVN)the measurement of weight,height,body fat,hip-waist ratio,and other anthropometric measures.The LPN/LVN can document intake and output and obtain the patient's nutritional history.However,the registered nurse is responsible for reviewing and interpreting the findings of the nutritional assessment,including laboratory values.