A patient with hypertension weighing 115 kg is advised by the primary healthcare provider to lose 10% of total body weight over the next 6 months. How many lbs. of weight loss per month should the nurse instruct the patient to establish as a goal?
Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
Answer: 4 lbs.
The patient weighs 115 kg. To convert this weight into lbs. multiply the weight in kg by 2.2 lbs. or 115 × 2.2 = 253 lbs. The patient is counseled to lose 10% of total body weight or 253 lbs. × 10% = 25.3 lbs. If this weight is to be lost over 6 months, divide the total weight to lose by 6 or 25.3/6 = 4.216 lbs. When rounding to the nearest whole number, the patient should set a goal to lose 4 lbs. per month.
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