A diabetic client goes into labor at 36 weeks' gestation. Provided that tests for fetal lung maturity are successful, the nurse will anticipate which of the following interventions? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect
choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Administration of tocolytic therapy
2. Beta-sympathomimetic administration
3. Allowance of labor to progress
4. Hourly blood glucose monitoring
5. Cesarean birth may be indicated if evidence of reassuring fetal status exists
3, 4
Explanation: 3. There will be no attempt to stop the labor, as this can compromise the mother and fetus.
4. To reduce incidence of congenital anomalies and other problems in the newborn, the woman should be euglycemic (have normal blood glucose) throughout the pregnancy.
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