Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
A nurse is assessing an adult male client who has a BMI of 20. The nurse should identify that the client's BMI falls within which of the following categories?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Healthy weight. A BMI of 20 falls within the healthy weight range (18.5-24.9). This indicates that the client's weight is considered appropriate for his height. A BMI of 20 signifies a balance between weight and height, indicating a lower risk of health issues associated with being underweight or overweight.
Incorrect choices:
B: Malnutrition - A BMI of 20 does not necessarily indicate malnutrition as it falls within the healthy weight range.
C: Overweight - A BMI of 20 is not classified as overweight; it is within the healthy weight range.
D: Obesity - A BMI of 20 is not in the obesity range; it is within the healthy weight range.
Incorrect choices:
B: Malnutrition - A BMI of 20 does not necessarily indicate malnutrition as it falls within the healthy weight range.
C: Overweight - A BMI of 20 is not classified as overweight; it is within the healthy weight range.
D: Obesity - A BMI of 20 is not in the obesity range; it is within the healthy weight range.