A mother with diabetes has done some reading about the effects of her condition on newborns. Which of the following statements shows a misunderstanding that should be clarified by the nurse?
a. "Although my baby is large, some women with diabetes have very small babies because the blood flow through the placenta may not be as good as it should be."
b. "My baby will be watched closely for signs of low blood sugar, especially during the early days after birth."
c. "The red appearance of my baby's skin is due to an excessive number of red blood cells."
d. "My baby's pancreas may not produce enough insulin because the cells became smaller than normal during my pregnancy."
D
Infants of diabetic mothers may have hypertrophy of the islets of Langerhans, which may cause them to produce more insulin than they need.
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