The nurse is reviewing the medical record for a school-age client prior to a scheduled health maintenance visit. Which data indicates the client is overweight?
A) A BMI of > 85th percentile.
B) A BMI of > 95th percentile.
C) A 25 percentage point increase in weight in 6 months is categorized as being overweight, regardless of the baseline (e.g., 6 month's previous) percentile.
D) A 35 percentage points in 6 months is categorized as being overweight, regardless of the baseline (e.g., 6 month's previous) percentile.
Answer: A
A child with a BMI greater than 85% is considered overweight. A child with a BMI greater than 95% is considered obese. Percentage of weight gain in a 6 month period regardless of baseline is not used to determine whether a client overweight or obese.
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