Author Question: A client at 30 weeks' gestation asks about her allowable weight gain for the remainder of her ... (Read 55 times)

Jipu 123 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A client at 30 weeks' gestation asks about her allowable weight gain for the remainder of her pregnancy. A weight gain of how many pounds would be the most acceptable?

a. 1 pound per week over the remainder of the pregnancy
b. 5 pounds total over the next 10 weeks
c. 15 pounds total over the next 10 weeks
d. 20 pounds total over the next 10 weeks

Question 2

What is the usual treatment for tachycardia?

a. administration of atropine c. depends on cause
b. administration of epinephrine d. placement of a permanent pacemaker

cam1229 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Total weight gain in a woman of normal weight should be 25 to 35 pounds, distributed as follows: weeks 1 to 12: 2 to 4 pounds; weeks 13 to 40: 1 pound per week.

Answer to Question 2

C
Tachycardia, a heart rate of 100 to 150 bpm, can have a variety of causes, including exercise, emotional stress, fever, medications, excessive caffeine intake, and tobacco use. This condition may disappear spontaneously or may be treated with prescribed medications.