A type I diabetic delivers a healthy baby girl by cesarean section for fetal distress. She is one day post-op. Which order should you question?
a. AccuChecks qid; resume last insulin dose prior to delivery
b. AccuChecks qid and cover with regular insulin according to sliding scale
c. Encourage ambulation
d. IV lactated Ringer's @ 125/hr. until tolerating clear liquids
A
The increased insulin resistance that occurs during pregnancy often resolves within a few hours following delivery. Therefore, there is no need to do AccuChecks qid or resume the insulin. The other options are appropriate prescriptions by the health care provider.
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