A nurse is examining a woman 2 months after delivery.The woman has lost 25 pounds.What action by the nurse is best?

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This woman has lost too much weight for being 8 weeks postpartum.Gradual weight loss is recommended,so the nurse should first assess the woman's eating habits by conducting a nutrition history.From that information the nurse can help the woman plan a safer weight loss plan.She does not need to lose weight faster,so counseling her on weight loss measures or more exercise is not beneficial.Telling her she is harming her baby is not therapeutic and may make her less likely to listen to the nurse.

A Nurse Is Examining a Woman 2 Months After Delivery