The Nurse Determines That a Patient's Body Mass Index (BMI)

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse determines that a patient's body mass index (BMI) is 22 kg/m². Based on this finding, what should the nurse conclude?

• A) BMI should be between 19 and 25 kg/m². The patient's weight is within a healthful range.
• B) The patient needs to lose weight for optimum health.
• C) The patient is mildly obese.
• D) The patient's BMI is below normal.

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Definitions:

Kettle

A pitlike depression in glacial deposits, commonly a lake or swamp; formed by the melting of a large block of ice that had been at least partly buried in the glacial deposits.

Coastal Dunes

Sand formations located near coastlines, formed by the wind's movement of sand.

Shorelines

The boundary line between land and a body of water, such as a sea, lake, or river.

Tilt

A slant or lean in a particular direction, often away from a perpendicular or horizontal position.