The Nurse Is Obtaining the Objective Data for the Nutritional

question 27

Multiple Choice

The nurse is obtaining the objective data for the nutritional assessment.Which of the following would the nurse measure as common anthropometric elements?

• A)Height and weight
• B)Leg circumference
• C)Skinfold thickness of the biceps
• D)Arm length

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Definitions:

Reward Pathway

A neural pathway in the brain that is activated by rewarding stimuli, playing a critical role in the reinforcement and motivation processes.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain that is associated with memory formation, organization, and storage.

Periaqueductal Gray

A region in the midbrain that plays a critical role in pain modulation, defensive behavior, and several other behavioral and physiological functions.

Inferotemporal Cortex

A region in the temporal lobe of the brain involved in the processing of visual objects, including recognition of complex shapes and patterns.