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A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a BMI of 29. The nurse should document that the client is in which of the following weight categories?

Obese

Overweight

Underweight

Ideal body weight

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Rationale:

A. A BMI of 30 or higher is classified as obese.

B. A BMI between 25 and 29.9 is classified as overweight.

C. A BMI below 18.5 is classified as underweight.

D. A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is classified as ideal body weight.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Rationale:

A. A photograph is a unique identifier that helps ensure the correct client receives the correct medications.

B. A medical diagnosis is not a unique identifier and may not be accurate if the client has multiple diagnoses.

C. A room number is not a unique identifier and may not be accurate if the client has been moved to a different room.

D. Age is not a unique identifier and may not be accurate if the client has multiple ages.

A. A pair of sterile forceps is allowed to rest in a container of sterile water on the field. B. The sterile solution is poured with the bottle held over the field. C. Unnecessary sterile items are placed on the field. D. The handle of a pair of sterile scissors is resting 5 cm (2 in) from the field's edge.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Allowing sterile forceps to rest in a container of sterile does not affect the sterility of the field.

B. Pouring sterile solution with the bottle held over the field is an inappropriate technique since it breaches the sterility of the field.

C. Placing unnecessary sterile items on the field is not ideal, but it does not indicate contamination of the surgical field.

D. The handle of a pair of sterile scissors resting 5 cm (2 in) from the field's edge does not indicate contamination of the surgical field. The scissors should be placed within easy reach of the nurse but should not touch non-sterile items.

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