The patient has a calculated body mass index (BMI) of 34. How will the nurse classify this finding?
a. Normal weight
b. Underweight
c. Overweight
d. Obese
ANS: D
BMI greater than 30 is defined as obesity. BMI between 25 and 30 is classified as overweight. BMI from 18.5 to 24.9 is normal. BMI under 18.5 is underweight.
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