The nurse collects the following assessment data from a woman: Hispanic ethnicity, BMI 29 kg/m², age 41. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?

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Obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 kg/m². The client is at risk for obesity. Further data should be gathered related to her dietary and exercise patterns so as to plan appropriate interventions. Adoption of a low-calorie diet may not be an appropriate intervention depending on what additional data collection reveals. Also, dietary changes should be accompanied by regular aerobic exercise.

The Nurse Collects the Following Assessment Data from a Woman