At which age will the nurse begin to calculate body mass index (BMI) as a part of the nursing assessment process?
1. 12 months
2. 18 months
3. 2 years
4. 4 years
3
Explanation:
1. While the nurse will plot a child's growth at 12 months of age a BMI is not included in the physical assessment at this time.
2. While the nurse will plot the child's growth at 18 months of age, a BMI is not included in the physical assessment at this time.
3. BMI is first calculated at 2 years of age, and gives information about the relationship between the height and weight of the child. With this information, the nurse would be able to develop strategies that can reduce the incidence of obesity.
4. The nurse will not initiate BMI calculation for a 4 year old; this action should be implemented into the nursing assessment prior to 4 years of age.
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