The nurse determines that a patient's body mass index (BMI) is 22 kg/m2. Based on this finding, what should the nurse conclude?
1. BMI should be between 19 and 25 kg/m2. The patient's weight is within a healthful range.
2. The patient needs to lose weight for optimum health.
3. The patient is mildly obese.
4. The patient's BMI is below normal.
Correct Answer: 1
BMI should be between 19 and 25 kg/m2. The patient's weight is within a healthful range. The patient does not need to lose weight. Obesity is indicated by a body mass index of 30 kg/m2 or greater. A BMI under 19 would be below normal.
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