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mmm

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on: Aug 2, 2018

Calculate Mrs. C's ABW using her weight prior to pregnancy

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mcinincha279

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Reply #1 on: Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Wt prior to pregnancy = 72.7kg = 160 lbs

Adjusted body weight = (actual body weight - IBW) .25 + IBW
= (160 - 125) .25 + 125
= 35 .25 +125
= 8.75 + 125 = 133.7 lbs

Answer to Question 2

Absorb water mostly, some electrolytes, and to act as storage area for waste until defecation.

mmm

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Reply 2 on: Aug 2, 2018

Gracias!

Liddy

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday

Great answer, keep it coming

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