The nurse is planning physical fitness and exercise recommendations for a 27-year-old pregnant woman at 16 weeks' gestation. The woman states that before becoming pregnant, she ran 3.5 to 4 miles on four days per week at a pace of 11 minutes per mile. She enjoys competing in 5K races and has a goal to complete a 10K race before the age of 30. Which exercise recommendation should the nurse include for this client at this stage of her pregnancy?

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A)Pregnant women should engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week. They can engage in vigorous physical activity if that is already part of their routine. The intensity of the workout may need to decrease as she progresses through the pregnancy, but at 16 weeks' gestation, she should be able to continue her normal vigorous exercise routine. Decreasing the amount of exercise is not recommended. Engaging in aerobic exercise for 60 minutes on most days of the week is recommended for children ages 6 to 17 years, not pregnant women.
B)Pregnant women should engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week. They can engage in vigorous physical activity if that is already part of their routine. The intensity of the workout may need to decrease as she progresses through the pregnancy, but at 16 weeks' gestation, she should be able to continue her normal vigorous exercise routine. Decreasing the amount of exercise is not recommended. Engaging in aerobic exercise for 60 minutes on most days of the week is recommended for children ages 6 to 17 years, not pregnant women.
C)Pregnant women should engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week. They can engage in vigorous physical activity if that is already part of their routine. The intensity of the workout may need to decrease as she progresses through the pregnancy, but at 16 weeks' gestation, she should be able to continue her normal vigorous exercise routine. Decreasing the amount of exercise is not recommended. Engaging in aerobic exercise for 60 minutes on most days of the week is recommended for children ages 6 to 17 years, not pregnant women.
D)Pregnant women should engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week. They can engage in vigorous physical activity if that is already part of their routine. The intensity of the workout may need to decrease as she progresses through the pregnancy, but at 16 weeks' gestation, she should be able to continue her normal vigorous exercise routine. Decreasing the amount of exercise is not recommended. Engaging in aerobic exercise for 60 minutes on most days of the week is recommended for children ages 6 to 17 years, not pregnant women.

The Nurse Is Planning Physical Fitness and Exercise Recommendations for a 27-Year-Old