Asked by Carlos Muniz on Jul 28, 2024
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When considering a nutritional assessment, what should the nurse be aware is/are one of the most common anthropometric measurements?
A) Height and weight
B) Leg circumference
C) Chest and waist measurements
D) Skinfold thickness of the biceps
Anthropometric Measurements
Measurements of the human body's physical dimensions and composition, such as height, weight, and body mass index, used to assess growth, development, and health.
Height And Weight
Standard measures of a person's physical growth and body mass, often used to assess overall health.
Skinfold Thickness
A measure of subcutaneous fat used to estimate total body fat content.
- Implement anthropometric measurement techniques to determine nutritional condition and body fat levels.
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Learning Objectives
- Implement anthropometric measurement techniques to determine nutritional condition and body fat levels.
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