A Client Who Has Type 2 Diabetes Is Pregnant with Her

question 18

Multiple Choice

A client who has type 2 diabetes is pregnant with her second child. She was not diagnosed with diabetes until after her first pregnancy. Past obstetric history is unremarkable-spontaneous vaginal birth of a male weighing 7 pounds, 15 ounces. The client is now concerned over what will happen during this subsequent pregnancy as a result of her disease process. What impact could the disease process have on her upcoming birth?

• A) Client will not be able to receive an epidural for pain management.
• B) Client will not be able to have a vaginal birth.
• C) A planned birth will be instituted by her health care provider.
• D) It is likely that she will deliver a fetus who is small for gestational age (SGA).

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