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A nurse is discussing weight loss with a client who is concerned about losing 6.8 kg (15 lb) from an original weight of 90.7 kg (200 lb). The nurse should identify the weight loss as which of the following total percentages?

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Correct Answer:

7.5%

Rationale:

⚪ Weight loss percentage = (Weight lost ÷ Original weight) × 100

⚪ (6.8 ÷ 90.7) × 100 = 7.5%

⚪ This is considered a moderate weight loss, which can be significant depending on health status.

⚪ Accurate calculations are important in nutritional assessments and documentation.

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