The Nurse Is Collecting Data from a Client at the Ambulatory

question 29

Multiple Choice

The nurse is collecting data from a client at the ambulatory care clinic. During the meeting, the client asks the nurse about using height and weight tables to determine his ideal weight. What response by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) "It is important for you to adhere to the recommendations of height and weight tables to avoid weight-related complications."
• B) "Height and weight tables are highly subjective."
• C) "Using height and weight tables can be problematic because they are often inaccurate."
• D) "Height and weight tables have significant limitations for predicting weight status of an individual."

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