A nurse is assessing the body mass index of a client during a comprehensive assessment. Which of the following variables could the nurse include in a determination of the client's body composition?
A) Skin thickness
B) Pulse rate
C) Blood pressure
D) Body temperature
A
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Factors that determine body composition include anthropometric measurements such as height, weight, body mass index, skinfold thickness, and mid-arm muscle circumference. Body composition is the amount of body tissue that is lean versus the amount that is fat. Pulse rate, blood pressure, and temperature do not determine body composition, but rather a person's vital signs and physical status.
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