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Title: Which client has correctly increased her caloric intake from her recommended pregnancy intake to the ...
Post by: robsoria1 on Feb 6, 2018
Which client has correctly increased her caloric intake from her recommended pregnancy intake to the amount necessary to sustain breastfeeding in the first 6 postpartum months?
 
  a. From 1800 to 2200 calories per day
  b. From 2000 to 2500 calories per day
  c. From 2200 to 2530 calories per day
  d. From 2500 to 2730 calories per day


Title: Which client has correctly increased her caloric intake from her recommended pregnancy intake to the ...
Post by: tqpham21 on Feb 6, 2018
ANS: C
The increased calories necessary for breastfeeding are 500, with 330 calories coming from increased caloric intake and 170 calories from maternal stores. An increase of 230 calories is insufficient for breastfeeding. An increase of 400 and 500 calories is above the recommended amount.