Asked by Janee S Holston on May 04, 2024
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The nurse is caring for a patient who is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 250 pounds.What is the patient's body mass index (BMI) ?
A) 18.5 kg/m²
B) 30.2 kg/m²
C) 32.13 kg/m²
D) 40.11 kg/m²
Body Mass Index
A measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women, used to classify underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity.
- Acquire insight into the role of BMI in determining malnutrition and obesity levels.
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Kristiana VirayMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
BMI = Weight (pounds)/Height (inches)×Height (inches)×703.In this case,250/(74×74)×703 ? 250/5476×703 ? 0.0457×703 = 32.13 kg/m².
Learning Objectives
- Acquire insight into the role of BMI in determining malnutrition and obesity levels.