Assess Mr. Mahon's height and weight. Calculate his BMI and % usual body weight

What will be an ideal response?


Ht: 71" Wt: 245# BMI: 34 (obese)
UBW: 195# (based off pt. reports of 50# wt. gain over 5 years)
%UBW: 126% IBW: 172# +/-10% %IBW: 142%

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