You are assessing a 63 year-old male client and gather the following information: height 6'3", weight 255 lbs, waist circumference 45 inches. What does this information indicate?
a. increased risk for morbidity due to waist circumference and BMI indicating overweight
b. increased risk for morbidity due to BMI indicating obesity only
c. increased risk for morbidity due to waist circumference and BMI indicating obesity
d. increased risk for morbidity due to waist circumference only
Answer: c. increased risk for morbidity due to waist circumference and BMI indicating obesity
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