A 27-year-old pregnant woman has a preconceptual BMI of 18. The nurse would be aware that this woman's total recommended weight gain during pregnancy should be at least:
1. 20 kg (44 lb).
2. 16 kg (35 lb).
3. 12.5 kg (27.5 lb).
4. 10 kg (22 lb).
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1. Incorrect. This weight gain would be unhealthy for most women. This woman has a normal BMI and should gain between 11.5 and 16 kg during pregnancy.
2. Incorrect. This would be the high end of the range of weight that this woman should gain in her pregnancy.
3. Correct. This woman has a normal BMI and should gain between 11.5 and 16 kg during pregnancy.
4. Incorrect. This weight gain would be appropriate for an obese woman. This woman has a normal BMI, indicating that her weight is average.
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