Which of the Following Statements About Nutritional Assessment Is True

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about nutritional assessment is true?

• A)It is only useful in patients who are overweight.
• B)It identifies patients who are at risk of malnutrition.
• C)Nutritional assessment can only be thoroughly done by a dietitian.
• D)It provides the nurse with physical findings related to all the systems.

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Definitions:

Lateral Flexion

The bending of the body or any of its parts to the side, often referring to movements of the spine away from the midline.

Mobility Testing

A process of assessing the range of motion and ease of movement in joints, muscles, and the body as a whole to identify potential limitations or issues.

Muscle Strength Testing

A clinical examination conducted to evaluate the function and strength of individual muscles and muscle groups based on a standardized grading system.

Dorsiflexion

The movement of raising the foot upwards towards the shin, decreasing the angle between the dorsum of the foot and the leg.