A Client with a Normal Prepregnancy Weight Asks Why She

Multiple Choice

A client with a normal prepregnancy weight asks why she has been told to gain 25-35 pounds during her pregnancy but her underweight friend was told to gain more weight.The nurse should tell the client that recommended weight gain during pregnancy should be:

A) 25-35 pounds,regardless of a client'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.