Author Question: In teaching a patient how to determine total body fat at home, the nurse includes instructions to ... (Read 38 times)

futuristic · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

In teaching a patient how to determine total body fat at home, the nurse includes instructions to obtain measurements of:

a. Height and weight.
b. Frame size and weight.
c. Waist and hip circumferences.
d. Mid-upper arm circumference and arm span.

Question 2

The nurse is discussing appropriate foods with the mother of a 3-year-old child. Which of these foods are recommended?

a. Foods that the child will eat, no matter what they are
b. Foods easy to hold such as hot dogs, nuts, and grapes
c. Any foods, as long as the rest of the family is also eating them
d. Finger foods and nutritious snacks that cannot cause choking

parshano · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Body mass index, calculated by using height and weight measurements, is a practical marker of optimal weight for height and an indicator of obesity. The other options are not correct.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Small portions, finger foods, simple meals, and nutritious snacks help improve the dietary intake of young children. Foods likely to be aspirated should be avoided (e.g., hot dogs, nuts, grapes, round candies, popcorn).