A patient with a normal prepregnancy weight asks why she has been told to gain 25-35 pounds during her pregnancy while her underweight friend was told to gain more weight. The nurse should tell the patient that recommended weight gain during pregnancy should be:
A) 25-35 pounds, regardless of a patient's prepregnant weight.
B) More than 25-35 pounds for an overweight woman.
C) Up to 40 pounds for an underweight woman.
D) The same for a normal weight woman as for an overweight woman.
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