A 34-Year-Old Mother Delivered Her Third Child 1 Year Ago

A 34-year-old mother delivered her third child 1 year ago.She tells the nurse that her New Year's resolution is to lose the 15 pounds that she gained with this pregnancy over the next month.Which of the following is the best statement that the nurse can make to help the patient achieve her weight loss goal?

A) "I don't think you need to lose the weight; you look fine as you are."
B) "The weight will come off by itself because you are breastfeeding."
C) "Let's talk about giving yourself a realistic timeframe to lose it."
D) "That is a realistic, healthy goal for you to have."

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