A Recently Admitted Patient Undergoing Nutritional Screening Has an Admission

question 41

Multiple Choice

A recently admitted patient undergoing nutritional screening has an admission weight of 130 lbs.and states that her usual weight is 145 lbs.Based on the information provided,what is the patient's percent of usual weight?

• A)75%
• B)90%
• C)110%
• D)125%

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