Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Is a Condition Characterized by Carbohydrate Intolerance

question 13

Multiple Choice

Gestational diabetes mellitus is a condition characterized by carbohydrate intolerance that is first identified or develops during pregnancy. What are the risks associated with gestational diabetes that a community health nurse would address with a pregnant woman?

• A) Blood glucose must be kept in a normal range to prevent early labor.
• B) Women with gestational diabetes will require early delivery.
• C) Women with gestational diabetes have a higher risk for preeclampsia.
• D) Gestational diabetes can be prevented with a glucose tolerance test.

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