If a male patient weighs 140 pounds when he is admitted to a long-term care facility and weighs 147 pounds 2 months later, his percent weight change during his hospital stay is
a. 3.5%.
b. 5%.
c. 7%.
d. 14%.
B
Percent weight change = (147 – 140) ÷ 140 x 100 = 7 ÷ 140 x 100 = 5%.
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