A 22-year-old woman pregnant with a single fetus has a preconception body mass index (BMI)of 24.When she was seen in the clinic at 14 weeks of gestation,she had gained 2 kg since conception.How would the nurse interpret this?

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The woman's weight gain is appropriate for this stage of pregnancy is an accurate statement.This woman's BMI is in the normal range.During the first trimester,the average total weight gain is only 1 to 2 kg.Although weight gain does indicate possible gestational hypertension,it is not a definitive diagnosis.The desirable weight gain during pregnancy varies among women.The primary factor to consider in making a weight gain recommendation is the appropriateness of the pre-pregnancy weight for the woman's height.A commonly used method of evaluating the appropriateness of weight for height is the BMI.This woman has gained the appropriate amount of weight for her size at this point in her pregnancy.Although weight gain does indicate risk for IUGR,it does not apply to this patient.

A 22-Year-Old Woman Pregnant with a Single Fetus Has a Preconception