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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priya vyshuJul 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The most commonly used anthropometric measures are height, weight, body mass index, waist-to-hip ratio, and arm span or total arm length.