The patient with a normal pre-pregnancy weight asks why she has been told to gain 25–35 pounds during her pregnancy, but her underweight friend was told to gain more weight
The nurse should tell the patient that recommended weight gain during pregnancy should be: 1. 25–35 pounds, regardless of a patient's pre-pregnant weight.
2. More than 25–35 pounds for an overweight patient.
3. More than 25–35 pounds for an underweight woman.
4. The same for a normal-weight woman as for an overweight woman.
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Rationale:
1. Pre-pregnant weight determines the recommended weight gain during pregnancy. Women of normal weight should gain 25–35 pounds during pregnancy for optimal fetal outcome.
2. Overweight women should gain 15–25 pounds during pregnancy.
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Underweight women are encouraged to gain the amount of weight needed to bring them to normal body weight plus 25–35 pounds.
4. Overweight women should gain 15–25 pounds during pregnancy.
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