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Calculate Mrs. CL's adjusted body weight

Question 2

What is Mrs. CL's ideal body weight



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Answer to Question 1

ABW = (actual body weight - IBW) x .25 + IBW
= (185 - 105) x .25 + 105
= (80 x .25) + 105
= 20 + 105 = 125

Answer to Question 2

IBW = 5' = 100 lbs + 1 x 5 = 105 + 10



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