A G1P0 Client at 10 Weeks' Gestation Comes to the Clinic

A G1P0 client at 10 weeks' gestation comes to the clinic for her prenatal visit. The client has a BMI of 32. The client asks the nurse how much weight she should gain by the end of her pregnancy. The most appropriate statement by the nurse midwife is:

A) "You need to lose weight during your pregnancy to avoid gestational diabetes. We need to come up with a diet plan that can help you restrict your food intake."
B) "You may gain no more than 20 pounds during your pregnancy."
C) "This is not the best time to go on a diet. It does not matter how much you gain. What is more important is that you eat healthy food throughout your pregnancy."
D) "You may gain 25 pounds during your pregnancy. The quality of your foods is more important than the amount of your food intake per day."