A 17-year-old primigravida at 37 weeks' gestation has uncontrolled diabetes. The provider suspects the infant has macrosomia. What should the nurse anticipate?
A) Schedule induction of labor today
B) Allowing her to continue without plans for delivery
C) Schedule cesarean delivery at 39 weeks
D) Serial sonograms
Ans: D
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