A 27-year-old pregnant woman had a preconceptual body mass index (BMI)of 18.0.The nurse knows that this woman's total recommended weight gain during pregnancy should be at least:

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This woman has a normal BMI and should gain 11.5 to 16 kg during pregnancy.A weight gain of 20 kg would be unhealthy for most women.A weight gain 35 lbs is the high end of the range of weight this woman should gain in her pregnancy.A weight gain of 22 lbs would be appropriate for an obese woman.

A 27-Year-Old Pregnant Woman Had a Preconceptual Body Mass Index