Question

A 27 year-old pregnant women had a pre conceptual body mass index (BMI) of 18.0. The nurse knows that this woman's total recommended weight gain during pregnant should be at least?

A) 27.5 lbs
B) 35 lbs
C) 44 lbs

Answer 1

The recommended weight gain during pregnancy for a woman with a pre-conceptual BMI of 18.0 is approximately 27.5 lbs.

Step-by-step explanation:

The recommended weight gain during pregnancy for a 27-year-old pregnant woman with a pre-conceptual BMI of 18.0 is approximately 27.5 lbs (12.5 kg).

During the first trimester, it is common to gain about 1 lb (0.45 kg) per month. In the second and third trimesters, most women gain around 1 lb (0.45 kg) per week. Taking into account the duration of pregnancy, the recommended weight gain is around 25-35 lbs (11-16 kg) for women with a pre-conceptual BMI of 18.0.

Therefore, option A) 27.5 lbs is the closest to the recommended weight gain.