The nurse is reviewing diet therapy with a pregnant patient with gestational diabetes. What are the goals of diet therapy for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Prevent ketoacidosis
B) Limit the amount of weight gained
C) Supply nutritional needs of the fetus
D) Supply nutritional needs of the mother
E) Maintain blood glucose levels in the normal range
Ans: A, C, D, E
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a. WBCs. b. platelets. c. RBCs. d. hemoglobin.
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1. blended. 2. extended. 3. traditional. 4. nontraditional.