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lbcchick

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A woman's prepregnant weight is determined to be average for her height. What will the nurse advise the woman regarding recommended weight gain during pregnancy?
 
  a. 10 to 20 pounds
  b. 15 to 25 pounds
  c. 25 to 35 pounds
  d. 28 to 40 pounds

Question 2

A pregnant woman is experiencing nausea in the early morning. What recommendations would the nurse offer to alleviate this symptom?
 
  a. Eat three well-balanced meals per day and limit snacks.
  b. Drink a full glass of fluid at the beginning of each meal.
  c. Have crackers handy at the bedside, and eat a few before getting out of bed.
  d. Eat a bland diet and avoid concentrated sweets.



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cassie_ragen

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The recommended weight gain for a woman of normal weight before pregnancy is 25 to 35 pounds.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The nurse can recommend eating dry toast or crackers before getting out of bed in the morning to alleviate nausea during pregnancy.




lbcchick

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Excellent


sarah_brady415

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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