Which of the following body mass index (BMI) values would indicate that the patient is severely obese?
a. 21
b. 28
c. 36
d. 44
C
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A A BMI of 21 is considered normal.
B A BMI of 28 is a grade I, which is considered moderately overweight.
C A BMI of 30 to 39.9 is a grade II, which is considered severely obese.
D A BMI of 44 is a grade III, which is considered massively or morbidly obese.
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