In Teaching a Patient How to Determine Best Weight for the Patient's

question 29

Multiple Choice

In teaching a patient how to determine best weight for the patient's height, the nurse includes instructions to obtain measurements of:

• A)Height and weight.
• B)Frame size and weight.
• C)Waist and hip circumferences.
• D)Mid-upper arm circumference and arm span.

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