An 18-Year-Old Client Who Has Reached 16 Weeks of Gestation

question 22

Multiple Choice

An 18-year-old client who has reached 16 weeks of gestation was recently diagnosed with pregestational diabetes.She attends her centering appointment accompanied by one of her girlfriends.This young woman appears more concerned about how her pregnancy will affect her social life than her recent diagnosis of diabetes.A number of nursing diagnoses are applicable to assist in planning adequate care.What is the most appropriate diagnosis at this time?

• A) Risk for injury, to the fetus related to birth trauma
• B) Deficient knowledge, related to diabetic pregnancy management
• C) Deficient knowledge, related to insulin administration
• D) Risk for injury, to the mother related to hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia

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