A Patient Postdelivery Is Concerned About Getting Back to Her

question 23

Multiple Choice

A patient postdelivery is concerned about getting back to her prepregnancy weight as soon as possible. She had only gained 15 lb during her pregnancy. Which assessment factor would be of concern at her 6-week postpartum checkup?

• A) Patient has lost 30 lb during the 6-week period prior to her scheduled checkup.
• B) Patient states that she is eating healthy and limiting intake of processed foods.
• C) Patient relates increased consumption of fruits and vegetables in her diet postbirth.
• D) Patient has resumed her usual exercise pattern of walking around the neighborhood for 10 minutes each night.

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