Practice Question
The nurse is calculating the Body Mass Index (BMI) of a patient during a yearly health assessment. The nurse calculates the BMI to be 28. "What is the meaning of this assessment?
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Correct Answer:
The patient is overweight
Rationale:
✨ Body Mass Index (BMI) is a standardized tool used to estimate body fat based on a patient’s weight in relation to height.
✨ According to CDC/WHO classification, a BMI of 18.5–24.9 = Normal weight, 25–29.9 = Overweight, 30–34.9 = Obesity Class I, 35–39.9 = Obesity Class II, and ≥40 = Obesity Class III (morbid obesity).
✨ A BMI of 28 falls within the 25–29.9 range, which places the patient in the overweight category.
✨ Identifying overweight status is important because it increases risk for cardiovascular disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.
✨ This finding guides the nurse to provide education on healthy diet, exercise, and weight management strategies to reduce long-term risks.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Health Assessment
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