A Client with a Normal Prepregnancy Weight Asks Why She

question 4

Multiple Choice

A client with a normal prepregnancy weight asks why she has been told to gain 25-35 pounds during her pregnancy while her underweight friend was told to gain more weight. What should the nurse tell the client the recommended weight gain is during pregnancy?

• A) 25-35 pounds, regardless of a client's prepregnant weight
• B) More than 25-35 pounds for an overweight woman
• C) Up to 40 pounds for an underweight woman
• D) The same for a normal weight woman as for an overweight woman

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