The Nurse Is Calculating the Body Mass Index (BMI) of a Client

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Short Answer

The nurse is calculating the body mass index (BMI) of a client admitted to the long-term care facility. The client is 1.75 metres tall and weighs 65 kilograms. What BMI measurement should the nurse document for this client?

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