Answer:
The nurse is reading about the evidence-based practice approach (PBE).
Explanation:
The Evidence-Based Practice approach is a type of approach based on the solution of problems in clinical practice where the main scientific evidence and information about the patient is integrated with a clinical expertise as well as preferences and values of the patients. This approach consists of seven steps:
Step 1: Cultivate the inventive spirit by excellent practice.
Step 2: Express clinical questions accurately and objectively through the PICOT format.
Step 3: Find the best scientific evidence found.
Step 4: Critically assess the evidence found.
Step 5: Compose the evidence through clinical expertise and patient preferences for the best decision.
Step 6: Assess the results based on evidence.
Step 7: Disseminate the results.
Answer options:
a.body weight relative to height; the amount of one’s abdominal fat
b.body weight relative to height; one’s height
c.abdominal fat relative to height; one’s age
d.abdominal fat relative to height; one’s hip measurement
Answer
a.
Explanation:
BMI takes into account your weight and your height. However, this can be a bit problematic because it doesn't take into account muscle mass. So someone who is, for example, short and muscular but with little to no body fat, could show an "obese" BMI, even though they are in great shape.
BSI aims to overcome this by also taking into account abdominal fat by measuring waist circumference. Body shape seems to be better at predicting how likely someone is to suffer weight-related illnesses, so BSI takes into account these factors for a more accurate measure.
