Calculate the patient's %UBW and BMI. What does this assessment of weight tell you? In what ways may this contribute to his diagnosis?
What will be an ideal response?
• %UBW = 215/185 = 116%
• BMI = 31.8 = Class I obesity
• Obesity has been correlated with GERD and is thought to increase intra-abdominal pressure.
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