Case Study
Ms.Smith is an 85-year-old female admitted to the hospital with a hip fracture and dehydration.She is awaiting surgery.Her family reports that she lives alone and has been showing signs of dementia in the last month.The medical doctor requests a nutritional consultation because the nurse reports that Ms.Smith is not eating well.
Ht: 5'5'' Wt: 110# UBW: 125# (6 months ago)
Alb 2.8 g/dL Hgb 12 g/dL Prealbumin 14 mg/dL
TLC 2500
-Depending on Ms Smith's physical limitations, you may need to measure and calculate her height using:
A) a stadiometer.
B) a knee-height caliper.
C) her arm span.
D) a tape measure.
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