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A client asks the nurse if her weight would be considered a health risk. According to the height-weight table, the client is 10 pounds overweight. Which of the following would be an appropriate response for the nurse to make to this client?
A Yes, this weight puts you at risk for developing heart disease.
B Let’s measure your waist size and use the calipers before figuring that out.
C No, 10 pounds are nothing to be concerned about.
D Yes, and you should diet to lose those 10 pounds as soon as possible.
What is b
Rationale: Use of a height-weight table has limits as a sole indicator of weight status. Differences in body composition go largely unaccounted for so the nurse must remember to assess each person for individual differences.