Prior to being diagnosed with GERD, Mrs. Rodriguez weighed 145#. Calculate %UBW and BMI. Which of these is the most pertinent in identifying the patient's nutrition risk? Why?
What will be an ideal response?
• %UBW: 76%
• BMI: 20.2
• %UBW is the most pertinent because this identifies her nutritional risk.
• This patient has lost 24% of her usual body weight.
• This places her at significant nutritional risk.
• Her BMI is within the normal range but certainly at the lower end of the normal range.
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