The following nursing interventions represent each of the four steps of a nutritional as-sessment. Rank them in order, beginning with the first step
a. Measure the midpoint of the upper arm.
b. Obtain blood for serum transferrin level.
c. Examine the lips, gums, and oral cavity.
d. Ask for an up-to-date list of medications.
d, c, a, b
a. The third part of the assessment includes anthropomorphic measurements such as the height, the weight, the midarm circumference, and the triceps skinfold thickness.
b. The biochemical examination is the final step and includes the prealbumin, transferrin, hemoglobin, and cholesterol levels.
c. The second part of the assessment includes a physical examination to gather data about the older adult's current state of health.
d. The first step in a nutritional assessment is to interview the older adult to obtain a health and nutritional history and an overview of daily food habits and resources for obtaining food.
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