A 27-year-old pregnant woman had a preconceptual body mass index (BMI) of 18.0 . The nurse knows that this woman's total recommended weight gain during pregnancy should be at least:
a. 20 kg (44 lb).
b. 16 kg (35 lb).
c. 12.5 kg (27.5 lb).
d. 10 kg (22 lb).
C
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A This weight gain would be unhealthy for most women. This woman has a normal BMI and should gain 11.5 to 16 kg during pregnancy.
B This is the high end of the range of weight this woman should gain in her preg-nancy.
C This woman has a normal BMI and should gain 11.5 to 16 kg during pregnancy.
D This weight gain would be appropriate for an obese woman. This woman has a normal BMI, which indicates that her weight is average.
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