A nurse is caring for a client who is considered obese. Which of the following best describes this client?
a. An individual with a body mass index (BMI) of 15
b. An individual with a BMI of 20
c. An individual with a BMI of 30
d. An individual with a BMI of 25
ANS: C
A person is considered obese when the BMI reaches 30. A person is considered overweight with a BMI of 25 to 29.9. A BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 is considered of healthy weight. An individual with a BMI of less than 18.5 is considered to be underweight.
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