A nurse is caring for a pregnant woman who has a pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) of 27. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide the woman regarding weight gain during pregnancy?
a. You should gain 11 to 20 pounds during your pregnancy.
b. You should gain 15 to 25 pounds during your pregnancy.
c. You should gain 25 to 35 pounds during your pregnancy.
d. You should gain 28 to 40 pounds during your pregnancy.
Answer: b. You should gain 15 to 25 pounds during your pregnancy.
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