The nurse is teaching a pregnant woman about recommended weight gain. The woman has a prepregnancy body mass index of 26. The nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the woman states that she should gain no more than which amount during pregnancy?

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For a woman with a prepregnancy BMI of 26, which is considered overweight, the recommended weight gain during pregnancy is 15 to 25 pounds. This recommendation aims to support the health of both the mother and the baby while managing the risks associated with excessive weight gain.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Pregnant Woman About Recommended Weight