The nurse is using waist circumference to assess overnutrition in an adult female. Which is the correct placement for the measurement tape?
1. A.
2. B.
3. C.
4. D.
Correct Answer: 2
The correct placement of the measuring tape is indicated by letter B. The other placements are not appropriate for measuring the circumference of the waist.
You might also like to view...
The nurse is talking with a male client recently admitted to a mental health facility. He is very anxious to begin his treatment for alcohol and drug addiction because he states that he "really wants to get well this time
" Which stage of illness is the client experiencing? a. Dependency b. Symptoms c. Recovery and rehabilitation d. Sick role
In planning care for the fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) newborn, which intervention would the nurse include?
1. Allow extra time with feedings. 2. Assign different personnel to the newborn each day. 3. Place the newborn in a well-lit room. 4. Monitor for hyperthermia.
The grieving process does not apply to disability and loss of independence.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The nurse instructs a patient on actions to help reduce the onset of migraine headaches. Which patient statement indicates that additional teaching is required?
A. "I will need to drink caffeine-free soft drinks and coffee from now on." B. "I will switch to red wine rather than continuing to drink white wine." C. "Stress management classes will be a good approach to take." D. "Reading food labels is important since I have to avoid tyramine."