A prenatal patient asks the nurse, “How much weight should I gain, and when?” What is the best response by the nurse regarding the pattern of weight gain?
1. “Gain 2–4 pounds in the first trimester and half a pound per week in the last two trimesters.”
2. “Gain 5 pounds in the first trimester, 10 pounds in the second trimester, and 15 pounds in the third trimester.”
3. “Gain 3.5–5 pounds in the first trimester and 1 pound per week in the last two trimesters.”
4. “Gain 10 pounds in the first trimester, 10 pounds in the second trimester, and 10 pounds in the third trimester.”
3. “Gain 3.5–5 pounds in the first trimester and 1 pound per week in the last two trimesters.”
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