Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is pregnant, BMI of 26.5A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is pregnant and has a body mass index (BMI) of 26.5. She asks the nurse how much weight she should gain over the course of her pregnancy. Which of the following statements is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
A BMI of 26.5 is in the overweight category (25-29.9). The recommended weight gain for overweight pregnant women is 15-25 pounds to minimize complications like gestational diabetes and hypertension.