When assessing a preoperative client, the nurse should recommend enteral therapy for two weeks prior to surgery for:
1. A BMI > 30.
2. A BMI > 25.
3. A BMI < 25.
4. A BMI < 18.5.
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Rationale: It is recommended that preoperative clients with a BMI < 18.5 be considered for two weeks of enteral nutritional therapy prior to surgery. Preoperative malnutrition is associated with postoperative complications such as infection, poor wound healing, and delayed hospital release. A BMI of 25 is normal, whereas a client with a BMI > 30 is considered obese and would not need nutritional supplementation.
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