The client is a 32-year-old female whose prepregnancy weight is considered "normal." She is carrying a single fetus. What is the recommended amount of total weight gain?
A) 15 to 20 pounds C) 25 to 35 pounds
B) 20 to 25 pounds D) 35 to 40 pounds
C
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Current recommendation is 25 to 35 pounds gain in women of normal weight.
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