Fundamentals of Nursing

A patient height is 183 cm and weight is 63.5 kg BMI 19.

What is the patient weight classified is ?

  1. A Underweight
  2. B Normal الإجابة الصحيحة
  3. C Overweight
  4. D Obese

الشرح

Core Concept: Body Mass Index (BMI) is a standard screening tool used to categorize weight status relative to height. A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m² is classified as 'Normal' or healthy weight, indicating a lower risk for weight-related metabolic comorbidities.

Clinical Presentation:

  • Healthy body habitus.
  • Absence of clinical signs related to severe malnutrition or obesity-related syndromes.

Diagnosis:

  • First-line diagnostic plan: Accurate measurement of height and weight to calculate BMI using the formula: weight (kg) / [height (m)]².
  • Most accurate assessment: Clinical correlation with body composition analysis (e.g., waist circumference, body fat percentage) if a detailed metabolic risk assessment is required.

Management:

  • Acute management: Provide positive reinforcement and health education regarding the maintenance of a healthy weight.
  • Gold standard long-term management: Encourage a balanced, nutrient-dense diet and regular physical activity (at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week) to sustain the current healthy BMI.

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