Gestational diabetes mellitus is a condition characterized by carbohydrate intolerance that is first identified or develops during pregnancy
What are the risks associated with gestational diabetes that a community health nurse would address with a pregnant woman?
1. Blood glucose must be kept in a normal range to prevent early labor.
2. Women with gestational diabetes will require early delivery.
3. Women with gestational diabetes have a higher risk for preeclampsia.
4. Gestational diabetes can be prevented with a glucose tolerance test.
ANS: 3
Women with gestational diabetes have a greater risk for preeclampsia, caesarean section, and infection.
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