28.2: Chapter 12
Unfolding Case Study
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Rationale: The patient is asking questions about the diagnosis. The nurse should provide teaching regarding gestational diabetes.
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Rationale: Nutrition education is the first level of glycemic control.
Education on how to monitor fasting and 2-hour postprandial blood glucose readings and the expected range provide a measure of glycemic control.
Daily FMCs provide reassurance of fetal well-being.
Gestational diabetes is associated with an increased incidence of PIH.
Exercise helps regulate blood glucose.
Relaxation techniques are included in childbirth education.
Gestational diabetes (GD) is not associated with a planned cesarean birth.
GD diagnosed in the third trimester is not associated with an increased risk for congenital anomalies.