A Client at 30 Weeks' Gestation Asks About Her Allowable

question 22

Multiple Choice

A client at 30 weeks' gestation asks about her allowable weight gain for the remainder of her pregnancy.A weight gain of how many pounds would be the most acceptable?

• A)1 pound per week over the remainder of the pregnancy
• B)5 pounds total over the next 10 weeks
• C)15 pounds total over the next 10 weeks
• D)20 pounds total over the next 10 weeks

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Definitions:

Time Interval

The duration or amount of time between two events or moments.

Electrical Shock

A sudden discharge of electricity through a part of the body, which can cause damage to tissues and possibly result in cardiac arrest or other serious health issues.

CPR

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, a life-saving technique that combines chest compressions and artificial ventilation to maintain circulatory flow and oxygenation during cardiac arrest.

Pulse

The rhythmic expansion and contraction of an artery produced by heartbeats, palpable at various body points and indicative of heart rate and circulation health.