Multiple choice

at a BCS of 7/9 how overweight is the pt?

  1. 10%

  2. 15%

  3. 40%

  4. 25%
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Explanation

Since each score above the ideal BCS of 5/9 represents a 10-15% increase in body weight, a BCS of 7/9 (which is 2 scores above ideal) represents approximately a 20% to 30% increase, with 25% being the standard clinical average used.

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