Multiple choice

Which would be a way to determine the goal weight of pt?

  1. What was pt weight at an ideal BCS previously ?

  2. What was pt weight at 1yr old?

  3. Estimate from the BCS

  4. Use the BFI

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A,B,C,D Correct answer
Explanation

Determining a patient's goal weight can be achieved through multiple methods: reviewing historical records for weight at an ideal BCS, using the weight at 1 year of age (for most breeds), estimating based on current BCS, or using morphometric Body Fat Index (BFI) calculations.