When Does a Nurse Choose to Use Skinfold Calipers When

question 19

Multiple Choice

When does a nurse choose to use skinfold calipers when collecting assessment data?

• A) Calculating the patient's body mass index
• B) Inspecting the patient's skin
• C) Determining the amount of the patient's lean body tissue
• D) Estimating the amount of the patient's body fat

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