Author Question: Explain how to measure height for a client who is unable to stand up. Describe the pros and cons of ... (Read 36 times)

savannahhooper · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

Explain how to measure height for a client who is unable to stand up. Describe the pros and cons of the various methods available for measuring height.

Question 2

Which condition would most likely be a possible cause of malabsorption?
a. glomerulosclerosis
b. amyloidosis
c. appendicitis
d. albuminuria
e. colon polyps

ju · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

One method is arm span: the client extends the arms from the body at a 90-degree angle and distance is measured between the tips of the two middle fingers. A limitation of this method is that it is an estimation of maximum adult height and not actual, current height. Knee height is another method of height estimation. Height may also be recorded from the patient's memory.

Answer to Question 2

b