The nurse determines that a patient's body mass index (BMI) is 22 kg/m2. Based on this finding, what should the nurse conclude?
A. The patient is mildly obese.
B. The patient's BMI is below normal.
C. The patient needs to lose weight for optimum health.
D. BMI should be between 19 and 25 kg/m2. The patient's weight is within a healthful range.
Answer: D
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