Question

The nurse is teaching a client, gravida 1 para 0, at 8 weeks gestation about expected weight gain in pregnancy. The client's prepregnancy BMI is 21 kg/m2. Which statement made by the client INDICATES an understanding about weight gain?

1. "I should gain 10-15 lb during the first trimester"
2. "I should gain a total of about 30 lb during my pregnancy."
3. "I should gain no more than 0.5 lb per week during the third trimester."
4. "If I gain <20 lb during pregnancy, it will be easier to lose weight postpartum."

Answer 1

2. "I should gain a total of about 30 lb during my pregnancy."

Step-by-step explanation:

"I should gain a total of about 30 lb (13.6 kg) during my pregnancy." [which is 65%]