The nurse seeing a patient at 28 weeks' gestation explains that a 1-hour glucose screen must be done, and that normal results are: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. 135 mg/dl.
2. 120 mg/dl.
3. 155 mg/dl.
4. 130 mg/dl.
5. 140 mg/dl.
1,4,5
Rationale 1: 135 mg/dl is considered a normal result, depending upon the lab.
Rationale 2: 120 mg/dl is a low blood sugar result.
Rationale 3: 155 mg/dl is an abnormally high blood sugar result.
Rationale 4: 130 mg/dl is considered a normal result, depending upon the lab.
Rationale 5: 140 mg/dl is considered a normal result, depending upon the lab.
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