A patient's prepregnant weight was 131 lb, within the desirable range for her height. What is the expected weight for this pregnant patient?

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The 14-lb weight gain mentioned in option C is within expected ranges (12 to 15 lb [5.5 to 6.8 kg]) for the second trimester. There are no specific weight guidelines for after birth, but it is unlikely that she would be at her prepregnant weight 1 week after delivery. The expected range for the first trimester is weight gain of 3 to 5 lb; the patient gained 9 lb. The 45-lb weight gain mentioned in option D is 10 lb more than desired; the expected range for the third trimester is 12 to 15 lb greater than the second trimester, which would be 163 to 166 lb.

A Patient's Prepregnant Weight Was 131 Lb, Within the Desirable