The assessment data collected by the nurse reveals that a 23-year-old female patient weighs 175 lb and is 5 ft 3 in. Her body mass index is 31. She would be considered:

A) Average weight
B) Obese
C) Overweight
D) Underweight


Ans: B
Feedback: A body mass index of 31 is considered clinically obese.

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