The Nurse Recognizes a Need for Further Information When a Young

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse recognizes a need for further information when a young woman with gestational diabetes says:

• A)"Gestational diabetes results from the hormonal changes of pregnancy."
• B)"I will need to exercise regularly and lose weight to reduce my risk of becoming a diabetic."
• C)"I'll be free of diabetes when this baby is born."
• D)"The baby will have to be monitored for hypoglycemia during my pregnancy."

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Definitions:

Phosphorylation Reactions

Chemical reactions in which a phosphate group is added to a molecule, such as a protein, altering its function.

Exergonic

Describes a chemical reaction that releases energy, typically in the form of heat, to its surroundings.

Hydrolysis

A process where a molecule's bond is severed by incorporating water.

Endergonic Reaction

A chemical reaction that requires energy to proceed, typically absorbing energy from its surroundings.