A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus is planning to become pregnant within the next several months. What should the nurse instruct the patient to support the 2020 National Health Goals of reducing the complications of pregnancy from diabetes?
A) Avoid episodes of hyperglycemia.
B) Reduce the current exercise regimen by half.
C) Limit the intake of carbohydrates and fats in the diet.
D) Reduce the use of insulin for blood glucose coverage.
A
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To support the 2020 National Health Goals, the nurse should instruct the patient to enter pregnancy without hyperglycemia. This action helps reduce congenital anomalies in newborns. Reducing exercise, limiting carbohydrates and fats, and reducing the use of insulin for blood glucose coverage does not support the 2020 National Health Goals to reduce the complications of pregnancy associated with diabetes.
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