The nurse is discussing weight gain with a group of pregnant ...

[james9437]

The nurse is discussing weight gain with a group of pregnant women at the clinic. One woman is very thin, and her prepregnancy weight falls below the normal weight range for her height. What is her recommended weight gain during her pregnancy?
 
  A) 40 to 50 pounds C) 28 to 40 pounds
  B) 30 to 50 pounds D) 20 to 30 pounds

Question 2

In order to decrease the likelihood of malnutrition in hospitalized patients, the nurse should:
 
  1. Carefully evaluate the diet order for each patient based on individual needs and discuss the cause of inadequate or over adequate intake with the client, caregiver, medical provider and nutritionist.
   2. Offer patients nutritional supplements whenever they indicate they are hungry.
   3. Instruct dietary staff just to leave food trays in the vestibule for clients who need help with feeding.
   4. Assume the client is on a regular house diet unless other written orders are in the chart.

[mk6555]

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Women with a BMI less than 18.5 are recommended to gain 28 to 40 pounds during their pregnancy.

Answer to Question 2

1
Rationale: Careful evaluation of diets is important to assure clients receive food that they will eat. Nutritional supplements should only be provided when there is a medical order for them, since many clients have special nutritional needs. Dietary staff should not be instructed to leave food trays outside the room because this habit often results in delays. Specific diets are ordered by the medical provider based on the metabolic and physical needs of the client.

[james9437]

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[mk6555]

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