Which of these patients in the clinic will the nurse plan to teach about risks associated with obesity:
a) Patient who has a BMI of 18 kg/m2
b) Patient with a waist circumference 34 inches (86 cm)
d) patient whose waist measures 30 in. (75 cm) and hips measure 34 in. *85 cm)
Ans: a) Patient who has a BMI of 18 kg/m2
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