A nurse who is the manager of an ambulatory pediatric healthcare center is planning protocols for the routine healthcare visits of the children. Children at this care center have a high incidence of obesity. At which age should the nurses at this clinic calculate the body mass index (BMI) for all pediatric clients?

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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that healthcare providers calculate and plot BMI for all children starting at age 2 (24 months) as part of their routine health assessments. This helps in early identification of obesity and overweight issues, allowing for timely interventions.

A Nurse Who Is the Manager of an Ambulatory Pediatric