Ms. Smith is an 85-year-old female admitted to the hospital with a hip fracture and dehydration. She is awaiting surgery. Her family reports that she lives alone and has been showing signs of dementia in the last month. The medical doctor requests a nutritional consultation because the nurse reports that Ms. Smith is not eating well. Ht: 5'5'' Wt: 110# UBW: 125# (6 months ago) Alb 2.8 g/dL Hgb 12
g/dL Prealbumin 14 mg/dL TLC 2500 Depending on Ms. Smith's physical limitations, the dietitian may need to measure and calculate her height using:
a. a stadiometer.
b. a knee-height caliper.
c. a tape measure.
d. a length board.
e. a weight-to-height scale.
b
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