The nurse collects the weight, height, and length of a child, and calculates the child's BMI to be in the 10th percentile. Previous assessments indicate the child's BMI was also in the 10th percentile
The nurse should explain to the parent that this assessment reveals: 1. Overnutrition.
2. Undernutrition.
3. Consistent growth.
4. Inconsistent growth.
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Rationale:
1. Body mass index (BMI) is a calculation that falls between the 10th and 90th percentiles. That a child consistently has a BMI in the 10th percentile reveals consistent growth, and doesn't indicate overnutrition.
2. Body mass index (BMI) is a calculation that falls between the 10th and 90th percentiles. That a child consistently has a BMI in the 10th percentile reveals consistent growth, and doesn't necessarily indicate undernutrition.
3. Body mass index (BMI) is a calculation that falls between the 10th and 90th percentiles. That a child consistently has a BMI in the 10th percentile reveals consistent growth, and doesn't necessarily indicate undernutrition.
4. Body mass index (BMI) is a calculation that falls between the 10th and 90th percentiles. That a child consistently has a BMI in the 10th percentile reveals consistent growth.
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