When does a nurse choose to use skinfold calipers when collecting assessment data?
A) Calculating the patient's body mass index
B) Inspecting the patient's skin
C) Determining the amount of the patient's lean body tissue
D) Estimating the amount of the patient's body fat

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Estimating the amount of the patient's body fat is the purpose of using skin calipers. Body mass index is a formula for determining obesity that is calculated by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by the height in meters. Calipers estimate body fat. They are not needed to inspect skin. There is no specific method to determine the amount of lean body tissue.

When Does a Nurse Choose to Use Skinfold Calipers When