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Weight Gain Guidelines in pregnancy
Weight Gain Guidelines in pregnancy ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is providing education to a pregnant client about weight gain guidelines during pregnancy.
What is the recommended weight gain range for normal-weight women?
This is the recommended weight gain range for normal-weight women with a BMI of 18.5-24.9 before pregnancy. Gaining the recommended amount of weight during pregnancy is important for the health of the baby and the mother.
15-25 pounds is the recommended weight gain range for overweight women with a BMI of 25.0-29.9 before pregnancy.
28-40 pounds is the recommended weight gain range for underweight women with a BMI of less than 18.5 before pregnancy.
10-20 pounds is the recommended weight gain range for obese women with a BMI of greater than or equal to 30.0 before pregnancy.
This is the recommended weight gain range for normal-weight women with a BMI of 18.5-24.9 before pregnancy. Gaining the recommended amount of weight during pregnancy is important for the health of the baby and the mother.
Choice B is wrong because 15-25 pounds is the recommended weight gain range for overweight women with a BMI of 25.0-29.9 before pregnancy.
Choice C is wrong because 28-40 pounds is the recommended weight gain range for underweight women with a BMI of less than 18.5 before pregnancy.
Choice D is wrong because 10-20 pounds is the recommended weight gain range for obese women with a BMI of greater than or equal to 30.0 before pregnancy.
Normal ranges for BMI are 18.5-24.9 for normal weight, less than 18.5 for underweight, 25.0-29.9 for overweight, and greater than or equal to 30.0 for obese.