The nurse is assessing the body mass index (BMI)of a 43-year-old sedentary male,using a BMI calculation graph.The client is 5'7" and weighs 204 pounds.The nurse determine that the client's BMI indicates:

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Using the BMI calculation graph with the client's height of 5'7" (67 inches) and weight of 204 pounds, the BMI is determined to be 32.0. According to CDC guidelines, a BMI of 30 or higher indicates obesity. Therefore, the client is classified as obese.

The Nurse Is Assessing the Body Mass Index (BMI)of a 43-Year-Old