A nurse is assessing an adult male client who has a BMI of 20. The nurse should identify that the client's BMI falls within which of the following categories?

A. Healthy weight: A BMI of 18.5–24.9 is considered within the healthy weight range for adults. A BMI of 20 falls squarely in this category, indicating that the client’s weight is appropriate for their height and is associated with a lower risk of weight-related health problems. B. Malnutrition: Malnutrition is generally associated with a BMI below 18.5, reflecting underweight status or insufficient nutrient intake. A BMI of 20 does not indicate malnutrition, as it is within the normal weight range. C. Overweight: Overweight is defined as a BMI of 25–29.9. Since the client’s BMI is 20, it does not meet the criteria for overweight and does not indicate excess body fat or related health risks. D. Obesity: Obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 or higher. A BMI of 20 is well below this threshold, so the client is not classified as obese and does not face obesity-related health concerns based on BMI alone.