In teaching a patient how to determine total body fat at home, 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.
ANS: A
Body mass index, calculated by using height and weight measurements, is a practical marker of optimal weight for height and an indicator of obesity. The other options are not correct.
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