If a patient weighed 150 lbs one month ago and now weights 140 lbs, their weight loss would be considered to be
a. insignificant.
b. mild.
c. moderate.
d. severe.
D
Percent weight loss = (150 – 140) ÷ 150 x 100 = 10 ÷ 150 x 100 = 6.67%. Loss of >5% of body weight in one month is considered severe.
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