The Nurse Is Caring for a Female Client Who Is

The nurse is caring for a female client who is 5 feet,7 inches tall and weighs 115 pounds.The client asks the nurse if she needs to lose weight.Which response by the nurse is best?

A) "Yes. Your body mass index suggests you are slightly overweight."
B) "Maybe. Let's look at your risks for cardiovascular disease."
C) "Your weight is just fine. Don't worry about it."
D) "No. In fact, your body mass index suggests that you are already underweight."