Author Question: A client who is pregnant asks how much weight she should gain during pregnancy. The nurse's response ... (Read 106 times)

debasdf · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A client who is pregnant asks how much weight she should gain during pregnancy. The nurse's response should be based on which statement?

a. Normal weight gain is 24 to 27 pounds.
b. Weight gain is dependent on prepregnancy weight.
c. Weight gain is no longer restricted during pregnancy to encourage fetal growth.
d. The pattern of weight gain is more important than the total weight gain.

Question 2

Which assessment finding would alert the nurse to the strong possibility that the client may provide an inadequate supply of milk to the baby?

a. Baby weighs 10 pounds 4 ounces.
b. There is a history of breast-reduction surgery.
c. Mom is more than 40 years of age.
d. Mom prefers skim to whole milk.

alexisweber49 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
For underweight women, the normal weight gain is 28 to 40 pounds and for overweight women it is 11 to 20 pounds, with 27.5 pounds as the middle weight gain for normal-weight women.

Answer to Question 2

B
Reduction mammoplasty can interfere with milk supply, because this surgery involves interruptions of the milk ducts. With adequate stimulation from the infant and adequate maternal fluid intake, infant size will not result in an inadequate milk supply.