The nurse is preparing to measure fat and lean body mass and bone mineral density.Which tool is appropriate?

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Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)measures both bone mineral density and fat and lean body mass.Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)measures fat and lean body mass but not bone mineral density.Measuring tape measures distance or length,and skin fold calipers are used to skin fold thickness.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Measure Fat and Lean Body