A patient who currently weighs 145 pounds weighed 180 pounds 3 months ago.How would his current weight be assessed?

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This patient has lost 35 pounds (180 - 145), which is about 19% of his original weight in 3 months.Because this is greater than 7.5% weight loss, this is interpreted as severe weight loss.Significant weight loss would be reflected by losing exactly 7.5% of body weight in this same period of time.No information is given in regard to the patient's height or whether 180 pounds is his usual weight.Therefore, determination of underweight cannot be made.If 180 pounds had been his usual weight, 145/180 ´ 100% = 80% of UBW, which would be assessed as moderate malnutrition.

A Patient Who Currently Weighs 145 Pounds Weighed 180 Pounds