A Client Comes in for a Consultation with a Bariatric

question 19

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 the 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:

Capital Gain

The profit earned from the sale of an asset when the selling price exceeds its purchase price.

Book Value

The net asset value of a company, calculated as total assets minus intangible assets (patents, goodwill) and liabilities.

Income Taxes

Taxes on an individual's or corporation's income imposed by the government.

Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS)

The system of accelerated depreciation allowed for federal tax computations.