The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient Whose Body Mass Index

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a patient whose body mass index is 23 kg/m².The nurse would suggest which lifestyle goal for this patient?

• A)"To lose weight you should eat a lower fat diet."
• B)"You might benefit from additional exercise each day."
• C)"Add some calorie and nutrient dense foods to your diet to increase your weight."
• D)"Be certain your daily sodium intake does not exceed 2400 mg."

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