Weight Gain Guidelines in pregnancy
Weight Gain Guidelines in pregnancy ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is assessing a pregnant client's understanding of trimester-specific weight gain.
Which statement by the client indicates a need for further education?
This statement by the client indicates a need for further education because it is incorrect. The recommended weight gain during the first trimester is 1-2 kilograms per month, not in total. The other choices are correct and do not require further education.
Choice B states that after the first trimester, a weight gain of 1 pound per week is recommended for the remaining two trimesters, which is accurate.
Choice C states that during the second trimester, an extra 340 calories per day are needed, which is also true.
Choice D states that during the third trimester, an additional 450 calories per day are required, which is correct as well.
This statement by the client indicates a need for further education because it is incorrect.
The recommended weight gain during the first trimester is 1-2 kilograms per month, not in total.
The other choices are correct and do not require further education.
Choice B states that after the first trimester, a weight gain of 1 pound per week is recommended for the remaining two trimesters, which is accurate.
Choice C states that during the second trimester, an extra 340 calories per day are needed, which is also true.
Choice D states that during the third trimester, an additional 450 calories per day are required, which is correct as well.