The client has a body mass index (BMI) of 18. How should the nurse int

The client has a body mass index (BMI) of 18. How should the nurse interpret this finding?

1. The client is malnourished.
2. The client is underweight.
3. The client is normal.
4. The client is overweight.

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Clients who have a BMI of less than 16 are considered malnourished.
Rationale 2: A BMI of 18 falls within the category of being underweight (16–19).
Rationale 3: Clients with a BMI of 20–25 are considered normal.
Rationale 4: A BMI of 26–30 is considered overweight.