Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Practice Question
A client comes to the clinic for assessment of his physical status and guidelines for starting a weight-reduction diet. The client's weight is 216 pounds and his height is 66 inches. The nurse identifies the BMI (body mass index) as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: BMI is calculated as weight (kg) / height (m)^2. For 216 lbs (98 kg) and 66 inches (1.68 m), BMI = 98 / (1.68)^2 ≈ 35, indicating obesity (BMI ≥ 30). Physiological Adaptation
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