When the Mid-Upper Arm Circumference and Triceps Skinfold of an 82-Year-Old

question 21

Multiple Choice

When the mid-upper arm circumference and triceps skinfold of an 82-year-old man are evaluated,which is important for the nurse to remember?

• A) These measurements are no longer necessary for the elderly.
• B) Derived weight measures may be difficult to interpret because of wide ranges of normal.
• C) These measurements may not be accurate because of changes in skin and fat distribution.
• D) Measurements may be difficult to obtain if the patient is unable to flex his elbow to at least 90 degrees.

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