The nurse assesses a client's body mass index to be 28. This client would be considered as being:
a. extremely underweight. c. normal weight.
b. slightly underweight. d. overweight.
ANS: D
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Cultural competence aims to prepare a midwife to interface with a M?ori woman in a way that enhances the cultural integrity of the woman
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.