What amount of weight loss, in pounds, should the nurse expect in an average postpartum client?
1. 5 to 8
2. 10 to 12
3. 12 to 15
4. 15 to 20
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Explanation:
1. A loss of 5 to 8 lb might occur after a preterm birth.
2. A loss of 10 to 12 lb is the usual initial weight loss. This weight is lost with the birth of the infant and the expulsion of the placenta and the amniotic fluid.
3. A loss of 12 to 15 lb does not match the usual weight of placenta, amniotic fluid, and full-term infant weight.
4. A loss of 15 to 20 lb might occur after a multiple birth.
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