A nurse is providing care for a pregnant client in her second trimester. Glucose tolerance test results show a blood glucose level of 160 mg/dl. The nurse should anticipate that the client will need to:
a) start using insulin.
b) start taking an oral antidiabetic drug.
c) monitor her urine for glucose.
d) be taught about diet.
Answer: d) be taught about diet.
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