A 22-year-old woman pregnant with a single fetus has a preconception body mass index (BMI) of 19. When she was seen in the clinic at 33 weeks of gestation, she had gained 4 lbs in the first trimester. What should be the expected weight gain at this pregnancy time?

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The Correct Answer is D

a.   The expected total weight gain during pregnancy for a woman with a preconception BMI of 19 is 28-40 lbs.
b.   The expected total weight gain during pregnancy for a woman with a preconception BMI of 19 is 28-40 lbs.
c.   The expected total weight gain during pregnancy for a woman with a preconception BMI of 19 is 28-40 lbs.
d.   The expected total weight gain during pregnancy for a woman with a preconception BMI of 19 is 28-40 lbs.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

a. Fertilization typically involves one sperm.

b. Sperm can live for up to 72 hours in the female reproductive tract, which is important for timing intercourse for conception.
c. Sperm typically reach the fallopian tubes within hours of ejaculation.

d. The ovum is typically fertilized within 24 hours of ovulation, not 72 hours.

A. Perform a venipuncture for hemoglobin and hematocrit levels B. Place clean disposable pads to collect any drainage C. Monitor uterine contractions D. Asses fetal heart rate (FHR) and maternal vital signs

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

a. While this is important, it is not the priority when admitting a pregnant woman who has experienced a bleeding episode in late pregnancy.
b. This is important for managing the bleeding but is not the priority.
c. Monitoring uterine contractions is important, but assessing fetal heart rate (FHR) and maternal vital signs is the priority to determine the status of the fetus and mother.
d. Bleeding in late pregnancy can indicate placental abruption, which is a life- threatening condition for both the mother and the fetus. The nurse should monitor the FHR and maternal vital signs to assess the severity of the bleeding and the fetal and maternal well-being.

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A 22-year-old woman pregnant with a single fetus has a preconception body mass index (BMI) of 19. When she was seen in the clinic at 33 weeks of gestation, she had gained 4 lbs in the first trimester. What should be the expected weight gain at this pregnancy time?

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