A 52-year-old man has a triceps skinfold thickness of 18 mm, and his weight exceeds the ideal body weight for his height by 23%. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse identify for this patient?
1) Imbalanced Nutrition: More Than Body Requirements
2) Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition: More Than Body Requirements
3) Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements
4) Readiness for Enhanced Nutrition
ANS: 1
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