A 26-Year-Old Client Is 28 Weeks Pregnant

question 28

Multiple Choice

A 26-year-old client is 28 weeks pregnant. She has developed gestational diabetes. She is following a program of regular exercise, which includes walking, bicycling, and swimming. What instructions should be included in a teaching plan for this client?

• A) "Exercise either just before meals or wait until 2 hours after a meal."
• B) "Carry hard candy (or other simple sugar) when exercising."
• C) "If your blood sugar is 120 m g/d L, eat 20 g of carbohydrate."
• D) "If your blood sugar is more than 120 m g/d L, drink a glass of whole milk."

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