A patient in her fifth month of pregnancy asks the nurse, "How many more calories should I be eating daily?" What is the correct response by the nurse?

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The increased nutritional needs of pregnancy can be met with an additional 340 calories per day. 180 calories are not enough to meet the increased nutritional needs of pregnancy. 452 calories are more than the recommended calories for pregnancy at this gestation. A patient in her third trimester would increase her energy intake by 452 calories per day. 500 calories are more than the recommended calories for pregnancy.

A Patient in Her Fifth Month of Pregnancy Asks the Nurse