The Patient with a Normal Pre-Pregnancy Weight Asks Why She

Multiple Choice

The patient with a normal pre-pregnancy 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 patient that recommended weight gain during pregnancy should be:

A) 25-35 pounds, regardless of a patient's pre-pregnancy weight.
B) More than 25-35 pounds for an overweight patient.
C) More than 25-35 pounds for an underweight woman.
D) The same for a normal-weight woman as for an overweight woman.