A patient has had a screening test for gestational diabetes and the 1-hour result is 250 mg/dL. What does the nurse conclude about this patient?
A.
Results are high; the patient has gestational diabetes.
B.
Results are inconclusive; will repeat test in one month.
C.
Results are lower than expected; seek endocrine consult.
D.
Results are normal; no gestational diabetes.
ANS: A
The normal 1-hour result for a gestational diabetes screen is less than 140 mg/dL. This patient has tested positive for gestational diabetes.
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