The weight gain recommendations for the pregnant adolescent are based on the teen's
1. Chronologic age
2. Gynecologic age
3. Prepregnancy weight
4. Blood protein level
ANS: 3
The weight gain recommendations for the pregnant adolescent are based on the teen's prepregnancy weight.
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