A client who is 20 weeks pregnant has been ordered a blood test to assess for gestational diabetes. The client will need to fast for 8-12 hours prior to the test. The test that has been ordered is:
a. a blood glucose test c. a glucose tolerance test
b. a fasting blood glu-cose test d. a glyacated hemoglobin test
C
The glucose tolerance test (GTT) is a test that is performed over several hours to diagnose gestational diabetes. The GTT detects alterations in glucose metabolism. Diabetes counseling is indicated if glucose levels are elevated.
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