A mother with diabetes has done some reading about the effects of the condition on her newborn. Which statement shows a misunderstanding that should be clarified by the nurse?
a. "Although my baby is large, some women with diabetes have very small babies
because the blood flow through the placenta may not be as good as it should be."
b. "My baby will be watched closely for signs of low blood sugar, especially during
the early days after birth."
c. "The red appearance of my baby's skin is due to an excessive number of red blood
cells."
d. "My baby's pancreas may not produce enough insulin because the cells became
smaller than normal during my pregnancy."
D
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A This is a correct statement.
B Neonates of diabetic mothers are prone to hypoglycemia.
C High hematocrits in neonates of diabetic mothers have a ruddy look.
D Infants of diabetic mothers may have hypertrophy of the islets of Langerhans,
which may cause them to produce more insulin than they need.
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