The Nurse Needs to Determine the Body Mass Index of an 80-Year-Old

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse needs to determine the body mass index of an 80-year-old man who is confined to a wheelchair.Which of the following is true in this situation?

• A)Changes in fat distribution will affect the waist-to-hip ratio.
• B)Height measurements may not be accurate because of changes in bone.
• C)Declining muscle mass will affect the triceps skinfold measure.
• D)Mid arm circumference is difficult to obtain because of loss of skin elasticity.

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