2. The registered nurse prepares to conduct a nutritional assessment on Mrs. Var

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2. The registered nurse prepares to conduct a nutritional assessment on Mrs. Varner, a 52-year-old Caucasian female who describes herself as "overweight most of my adult life." The client states that her health is good. She works part time as a receptionist and volunteers about 10 hours per week in her church. The nurse obtains Mrs. Varner's height as 64 inches and her weight as 165 pounds. (Learning Objective 8) a. What is the rationale for computing body mass index? What is Mrs. Varner's BMI? b. Calculate her ideal body weight. What is your assessment of her BMI and weight? c. Based on Mrs. Varners BMI and weight, the nurse measures her waist circumference. Describe the proper procedure for this assessment. d. Mrs. Varner's waist circumference is 38 inches. What is your assessment? e. What laboratory values would the nurse review to evaluate Mrs. Varner's protein levels?

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a. Nurse calculates her bmi to know whether she is really overweight. Her bmi is 28.5.

b. Her ideal body weight should be 110 pounds according to her height. Her bmi and weight indicates that she is overweight.

c. Keep the tape around the belly button and check the number on tape after exhalation.

d. Her waist circumference is more. Generally females should have waist circumference leases than 35 inches.

e. Total protein test and albumin to globulin ratio helps to evaluate protein levels.

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