The nurse is assessing patients at the outpatient clinic. Which of these patients is at risk for health complications related to weight?

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The waist-to-hip ratio for this patient is 0.88, which exceeds the recommended level of <0.80. A BMI of 24 kg/m² is normal. A patient 6 ft tall and weighing 150 lb would have a BMI of 20 kg/m², well within the normal range. A 5 ft 4 in patient weighing 120 lb would have a BMI of 21 kg/m²; additionally, carrying most of the weight in the hips and thighs would place the patient at lower risk.

The Nurse Is Assessing Patients at the Outpatient Clinic