A pregnant woman with a body mass index (BMI) of 22 asks the nurse how she should be gaining weight during pregnancy. The nurse's best response would be to tell the woman that she should gain approximately:
a. 1 lb per week throughout the pregnancy.
b. 3.5 lb during the first trimester, then 1 lb each week until the end of the pregnancy.
c. 1 lb a week during the first two trimesters, then 2 lb per week during the third trimester.
d. a total of 25 to 35 lb.
B
A BMI of 22 represents a normal weight. Therefore a total weight gain for pregnancy would be about 25 to 35 lb or about 3.5 lb in the first trimester and about 1 lb per week during the second and third trimesters. Although d is accurate, b gives the woman the guidance she is requesting.
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