A Patient Has a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 27

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient has a body mass index (BMI) of 27. Which of the following would be an appropriate documentation by the nurse?

• A)normal weight
• B)overweight
• C)obese
• D)metabolic syndrome

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Definitions:

Interpretation

The act or process of explaining the meaning of something; often applies to text, actions, or events.

Secondary Xylem

The part of a plant that transports water and nutrients from the roots to the shoots and leaves and provides support, formed after the primary xylem.

Vascular Cambium

A layer of tissue in plants that produces new vascular tissue, contributing to the plant's secondary growth.

Bark

The outermost covering over woody stems and roots; consists of all plant tissues located outside the vascular cambium.