The nurse is calculating the percent weight change of an adult client, weighing 156 pounds 1 month ago, and 140 pounds on current examination. Which percent of weight change will the nurse document for the client in the medical record?

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The percent weight change is calculated as: [(Initial Weight - Current Weight) / Initial Weight] * 100. So, [(156 - 140) / 156] * 100 = 10.25%, which rounds to 10%.

The Nurse Is Calculating the Percent Weight Change of an Adult