The nurse is teaching a client about obesity. The nurse states that obesity is defined as being ___% above ideal body weight. Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number
What will be an ideal response?
Correct Answer: 20
Rationale: In simple terms, obesity is the state of being more than 20% above the "ideal" weight. Ideal weight fluctuates, depending on the person's gender, height, and general build.
Global Rationale: In simple terms, obesity is the state of being more than 20% above the "ideal" weight. Ideal weight fluctuates, depending on the person's gender, height, and general build.
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