A nurse is caring for a client who has a body mass index (BMI) of 26. The nurse should place the client in which BMI category?

A. A BMI of 26 is not classified as obese; obesity typically starts at a BMI of 30. B. Underweight is defined as a BMI less than 18.5, which does not apply to this client. C. A BMI of 26 falls within the overweight category, which is defined as a BMI between 25 and 29.9. D. A healthy weight is classified as a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9, which does not include a BMI of 26.