The Nurse Is Collecting Data from a Client at the Ambulatory

question 2

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 your health that you closely 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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