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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Learning Objectives
- Delegate and understand the scope of practice in nutritional assessment within a healthcare team.
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