The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient Whose Body Mass Index

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a patient whose body mass index is 23 kg/m².The nurse would suggest which lifestyle goal for this patient?

A) "To lose weight you should eat a lower fat diet."
B) "You might benefit from additional exercise each day."
C) "Add some calorie and nutrient dense foods to your diet to increase your weight."
D) "Be certain your daily sodium intake does not exceed 2400 mg."