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The nurse should utilize data about which of the following to provide information about the nutritional status of a client being evaluated for malnutrition?
A. triceps skinfold measurement
B. fasting blood glucose level
C. hemoglobin A1c level
D. serum lipid profile results
Correct Answer: A
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
Objective anthropometric measurements such as triceps skinfold and mid-arm circumference (MAC), along with weight, are usually used to diagnose malnutrition. While all the other choicesrepresent tests that might provide useful information, they also might be affected by variables other than malnutrition.Physiological Adaptation
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