At which age will the nurse begin to calculate body mass index (BMI) as a part of the nursing assessment process?

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The nurse will begin to calculate body mass index (BMI) as a part of the nursing assessment process at 2 years of age. Earlier than this age, BMI is not an accurate measure of growth and the nurse will rely on other assessments such as length/height, weight, and head circumference.

At Which Age Will the Nurse Begin to Calculate Body