The prenatal clinic nurse is caring for a 15-year-old client who is at 8 weeks' gestation. The client asks the nurse why she is supposed to gain so much weight. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Gaining 25-35 pounds is recommended for healthy fetal growth."
2. "It's what your certified nurse-midwife recommended for you."
3. "Inadequate weight gain delays lactation after delivery."
4. "Weight gain is important to ensure that you get enough vitamins."
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Explanation: 1. For an appropriate-weight woman, 25-35 pounds of weight gain is recommended for optimal fetal growth and development.
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