The nurse has calculated the BMI (body mass index) of an adult client who weighs 169 pounds and is 6 feet in height, and has obtained a result of 23. Which interpretation of this data by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. Mild malnutrition.
2. Normal.
3. Overweight.
4. Obese class 1.
Correct Answer: 2
Adult BMI classification places a result of 23 within the range of normal, which includes BMIs between 18.5 and 24.9. Mild malnutrition is considered a BMI of 17-18.49. Overweight BMIs are between 25 and 29.9. Obese class 1 BMIs are 30-34.9.
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