A pregnant patient's weight before pregnancy was 148 lb. Her expected weight during the first trimester is _____ to _____ lb

What will be an ideal response?


ANS:
151
153
151, 153
3- to 5-lb weight gain is expected during the first trimester resulting in a total of 151 to 153 lb.

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