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piesebel

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A client who became pregnant at a weight of 60 kg and a BMI of 16 has gained 4 kg at the end of the 5th gestational month. How many more pounds of weight should the nurse counsel this client to gain to achieve the least amount of weight that an underweight person should gain while pregnant?
 
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Question 2

A newly pregnant client weighs 75.0 kg and has a body mass index of 28.5. What is the maximum amount of weight in pounds that this client should weigh during the pregnancy?
 
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Answer to Question 1

19.2 lb
Explanation: For a client with a BMI less than 18.5, the weight gain for the total pregnancy should be between 28 and 40 lb. The client has gained 4 kg, or 8.8 lb. To achieve the minimal amount of weight that the client should gain during the entire pregnancy, subtract the amount of weight gained from the minimal amount, or 28 lb  8.8 lb = 19.2 lb.

Answer to Question 2

190 lb
Explanation: For a client with a BMI between 25.0 and 29.9, the weight gain for the total pregnancy should be between 15 and 25 lb. This client's weight is 75 kg. To determine the maximum amount of weight to gain, first determine the client's weight in pounds by multiplying the weight in kilograms by 2.2, or 75.0  2.2 = 165 lb. Then add the maximum amount of weight of 25 lb to this total, or 165 + 25 = 190 lb.



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