The Nurse Is Calculating the Body Mass Index (BMI) to Assess

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nurse is calculating the body mass index (BMI) to assess a client's weight. Which is a limitation to using this tool?

• A) There is lack of correlation of the values in the BMI table with those in height-weight tables.
• B) Assumption that all individuals have equal body composition at each given weight.
• C) BMI is difficult to accurately calculate.
• D) The BMI's use to determine the risk for obesity is reduced in individuals who are on reduced calorie diets.

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