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2. If a woman has had preeclampsia and hypertension in a previous pregnancy, then during this pregnancy she should a. restrict her sodium intake. b.COntinue her regular sodium intake. c. restrict her protein intake. iron and calcium supplements. ANS: B It is dangerous to restrict sodium intake during pregnancy; sodium restriction can reduce plasma volume and cardiac output. Therefore, a woman with preeclampsia and hypertension should COntinue her regular sodium intake. She should follow a well-balanced diet, including plenty of protein to replace urinary losses, and receive adequate vitamins and minerals. She should not restrict protein intake, and iron and calcium supplements are not generally reCOmmended. DIF: COgnitive Level: Applying REF: dm 189 | dm 195-196 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: Client Needs: Physiological integrity 3. For a woman with a healthy prepregnancy weight, gaining a total of 31 pounds throughout pregnancy would BE COnsidered a. too low for a healthy pregnancy. high for a healthy pregnancy. c. within the current reCOmmended range for weight gain. n the current reCOmmended range for weight gain for a woman experiencing gestational diaBEtes. ANS: C The reCOmmended range of weight gain by a woman with a healthy weight BEfore pregnancy is 25 to 35 pounds. Weight gain reCOmmendations for women with gestational diaBEtes are the same as those for women without this COndition and are based on prepregnancy weight. DIF:COgnitive Level: ApplyingREFages 189-190 TOP:Nursing Process: Assessment| Nursing Process: Planning MSC: Client Needs: Health promotion and maintenance 4. If an oBEse woman is 6 months pregnant and has gained about 8 lbs so far, her health care provider should reCOmmend that she a. try to maintain her current weight throughout the rest of her pregnancy. b.COntinue to gain weight at about the same rate throughout the pregnancy. c. increase her weight gain to achieve weight gain in the reCOmmended range. food choices carefully and gradually lose weight during pregnancy.