A patient's current body weight is 304 lb and his desirable body weight is 190 lb. How does the nurse classify this patient's weight?

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Moderate obesity is 40% to 100% above the DBW. This patient's weight of 304 is 60% above his DBW. A range of 90% to 110% of DBW is considered normal. This patient's weight of 304 is 60% above his DBW. Mildly obesity is 20% to 40% above DBW. This patient's weight of 304 is 60% above his DBW. Morbid obesity is 100% greater than DBW. This patient's weight of 304 is 60% above his DBW.

A Patient's Current Body Weight Is 304 Lb and His