The nurse is concerned that a client is at risk for developing gestational diabetes after collecting which assessment data?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Family history
2. Obesity
3. Previous spontaneous abortion
4. Sedentary lifestyle
5. Diagnosis of hypertension
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: A family history of diabetes increases the client's risk of developing gestational diabetes.
Rationale 2: Obesity increases the client's risk of developing gestational diabetes.
Rationale 3: A previous spontaneous abortion increases the client's risk of developing gestational diabetes.
Rationale 4: A sedentary lifestyle is not a risk factor for the development of gestational diabetes.
Rationale 5: A diagnosis of hypertension is not a risk factor for the development of gestational diabetes.
Global Rationale: Family history of diabetes, obesity, and previous spontaneous abortion increase the risk of a client developing gestational diabetes. Sedentary lifestyle and hypertension do not directly increase risk.
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