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DyllonKazuo

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A client with a BMI of 32 has a positive pregnancy test. What is the maximum number of pounds that the nurse will advise the client to gain during the pregnancy?
 
  a. 20
  b. 25
  c. 28
  d. 40

Question 2

The pregnant woman of normal weight enters her 13th week of pregnancy. If the client eats and exercises as directed, what will the nurse anticipate as the ongoing weight gain for the remaining trimesters?
 
  a. 0.3 pound every week
  b. 1 pound every week
  c. 1.8 pounds every week
  d. 2 pounds every week


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The weight gain for obese women is 5 to 9 kg (11 to 20 lb). A BMI of 30 or higher categorizes the client as obese. The other options refer to minimal or maximal weight gain for clients in other BMI categories.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
After the first 12 weeks (first trimester), the pregnant woman should gain 0.35 to 0.5 kg (0.8 to 1 lb) per week for the remainder of the pregnancy.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 28, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jun 28, 2018
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