The nurse is counseling a newly pregnant gravida 1 at 8 weeks' gestation with twins about the need for increased caloric intake. What should the nurse emphasize as being the minimum recommended intake?
1. 2500 kcal and 120 g protein
2. 3000 kcal and 150 g protein
3. 3500 kcal and 175 g protein
4. 4000 kcal and 190 g protein
3
Explanation:
1. This is less than recommended for a twin-gestation pregnancy.
2. This is less than recommended for a twin-gestation pregnancy.
3. This is the recommended caloric and protein intake in a twin-gestation pregnancy.
4. This is recommended if the twins are underweight.
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