The nurse is conducting a growth and development assessment and must calculate the body mass index (BMI)of a pediatric client.The child's weight is 33 lb and 4 oz.The child's height is 37 and 5/8 in.tall.What is the child's BMI?

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First, convert the weight into pounds:
33 lb + 4 oz/16 oz per lb = 33.25 lb

Next, convert height into inches:
37 in + 5/8 in = 37.625 in

Then, use the formula for BMI:
BMI = (weight in pounds / (height in inches x height in inches)) x 703

BMI = (33.25 / (37.625 x 37.625)) x 703
BMI ≈ 16.5

Therefore, the child's BMI is approximately 16.5, so the answer is C.

The Nurse Is Conducting a Growth and Development Assessment and Must