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vicotolentino

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An obese patient states, My goal is to reduce my weight from 280 pounds to 230 pounds in the first 6 months. The nurse should respond with which statement?
 
  a. That is a realistic goal for your weight-reduction program.
  b. Because most weight loss occurs in the first 6 months, you should aim for 200 pounds.
  c. Weight loss of more than 20 pounds in 6 months could be dangerous.
  d. Safe and maintainable weight loss should be about 10 of your body weight in 6 months.

Question 2

A patient has a BMI of 28 . Which term accurately applies to this patient?
 
  a. Normal weight
  b. Underweight
  c. Overweight
  d. Obese


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bd5255

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c


vicotolentino

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

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