Which of the following is associated with inadequate maternal weight gain during pregnancy?
a. Prolonged labor
b. Preeclampsia
c. Gestational diabetes
d. Low-birth-weight infant
ANS: D
Inadequate maternal weight gain during pregnancy can manifest in the birth of a low- birth-weight infant. Prolonged labor and gestational diabetes are associated with excess weight gain during pregnancy. Preeclampsia is based on maternal hypertension, proteinuria, and edema states.
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