The nurse needs to determine the body mass index of an 80-year-old man who is confined to a wheelchair.Which of the following is true in this situation?
A) Changes in fat distribution will affect the waist-to-hip ratio.
B) Height measurements may not be accurate because of changes in bone.
C) Declining muscle mass will affect the triceps skinfold measure.
D) Mid arm circumference is difficult to obtain because of loss of skin elasticity.
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