Question

a charge nurse is reviewing anthropometric values with a newly licensed nurse. which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?

\isolated measurements of height and weight are of greater significance than changes over time.\

\a weight increase of 4 pounds in a client who has renal failure indicates retention of 1,000 milliliters of fluid.\

\the client should be weighed on the same scale at the same time each day.\

\the ratio of height-to-wrist circumference is the most accurate way to identify obesity.\

Explanation:

1. Analyze the first option: Isolated height/weight measurements are less significant than trends over time (changes), so this is incorrect.
2. Analyze the second option: A weight increase of approximately 2.2 pounds equals 1 liter (1000 mL) of fluid retention, so 4 pounds would be about 1814 mL, not 1000 mL. This is incorrect.
3. Analyze the third option: For accurate anthropometric weight measurement, using the same scale at the same time (e.g., before breakfast, same clothing) is a standard practice to ensure consistency. This is correct.
4. Analyze the fourth option: BMI (body mass index, related to height and weight) or waist - circumference/hip - circumference ratios are more common for identifying obesity, not height - to - wrist circumference. This is incorrect.

Answer:

C. "The client should be weighed on the same scale at the same time each day." (Here we assume the options are labeled A, B, C, D with the third option being C. If the original labeling is different, adjust the label accordingly, but the statement text remains the same.)