In developing a weight-reduction plan for an obese patient who is motivated to lose weight,it is most important for the nurse to assess which of the following data first?
A) The patient's current level of physical activity
B) The length of time that the patient has been obese
C) The patient's social,emotional,and behavioural etiologies of obesity
D) Anthropometric measurements of height,weight,BMI,waist-to-hip ratio,and skinfold thickness
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