Question

a nurse is reviewing a clients medical record and notes that their bmi is 25.5. how should the nurse interpret this finding? the client is overweight. the client is underweight. the clients bmi is within normal range. the client is obese.

Explanation:

BMI (Body - Mass Index) values are interpreted as follows: A normal BMI range is typically 18.5 - 24.9. A BMI of 25 - 29.9 indicates overweight, and a BMI of 30 or higher indicates obesity. Since the client's BMI is 25.5, which is in the 25 - 29.9 range.

Answer:

The client is overweight.