Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 810 of 2368
A client has a body mass index (BMI) of 27.4. How does the nurse classify the weight status of this client?
- Normal
- Obese
- Overweight
- Underweight
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Correct answer: Overweight
A BMI of 25.0 to 29.9 is classified as overweight.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Healthy Lifestyle: Healthy Weight. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026