A Client Comes in for a Consultation with a Bariatric

question 10

Short Answer

A client comes in for a consultation with a bariatric surgeon to inquire about surgical options to lose weight. The client's body mass index (BMI) is checked to see if the client would be a candidate for bariatric surgery. A nurse records the client's height as 5 feet, 4 inches and weight as 258 pounds. What is the client's BMI? Record your answer to one decimal point. ____________________.

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold in a company, including materials and labor.

Net Sales

The amount of sales revenue remaining after deducting returns, allowances for damaged or missing goods, and discounts.

Gross Profit

The difference between net sales and the cost of goods sold, indicating the profit made before deducting expenses like salaries and rent.

Payroll Tax Expense

The cost to employers that includes the total of the employer’s FICA OASDI, FICA Medicare, FUTA, and SUTA taxes.