Question

r. Frankfurt is an 85 year old retired hospital administrator who has lived alone for the last year since his wife died. He is being admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. He reports having lost weight recently, but doesn't know exactly how much. His normal (usual) weight is 150#, but he is not sure what he currently weighs. He complains that his dentures do not fit well and eating is difficult. He has mild congestive heart failure and Type 2 diabetes. He has physical signs of edema. His medical chart shows that his medications include a diuretic for the edema and Glucophage for his diabetes. What other information would be beneficial to get from Mr. Frankfurt for his nutrition assessment? Has he ahe medicalDo ou vomyts or on as e visit some where I Doyou streess? Hosve peopla sta's house ? Ho his waght Paigh Have u o How his we What anthropometric measurements should you get from Mr. Frankfurt? What blood or urine labs should be ordered on Mr. Frankfurt to complete his nutrition assessment? urme Aabs rec Which er Proton Which factors listed above put Mr. Frankfurt at risk for malnutrition? bve alona

Answer 1

The Anthropometric measurements which we can are BMI i.e Body mass index, Measurement of persons weight to Height ratio, Weist to hip ratio, skin fold test.