A nurse is evaluating a client’s need to lose weight. Her body mass index is 28.3. Which of the…

➤ When should a nurse recommend weight-loss interventions for someone with BMI 28.3?
Recommend interventions when BMI 28.3 coincides with elevated waist circumference, metabolic risk factors, or patient concern. Begin with lifestyle changes: dietary modification, increased physical activity, and behavioral strategies. Refer to nutrition or exercise specialists and aim for gradual 5–10% weight loss to improve health markers.