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A patient's fetal fibronectin results were positive from a week ago, she is at risk for: correct
answersPreterm labor.
A woman in preterm labor is given Magnesium Sulfate IV. The expected outcome will be met if:
correct answersCONTRACTIONS ARE SUPRESSED!!!!!
Glucose metabolism is profoundly affected during pregnancy because: correct answersPlacental
hormones result in insulin resistance.
Maternal and neonatal risks associated with gestational diabetes mellitus are: correct
answersMaternal preeclampsia and fetal macrosomia.
The nurse recognizes that the most important factor affecting pregnancy outcome in gestational
diabetes mellitus is: correct answersThe degree of glycemic control during the pregnancy.
The nurse caring for a mom with gestational diabetes mellitus understands that: correct
answersDietary management includes 3 meals and two or three snacks*****
Which statement made by a patient with PDG***** shows she needs further teaching? correct
answersI'll need to increase my insulin dosage in the first couple of months.
Poor glycemic control before and during early pregnancy is associated with: correct
answersCongenital anomalies in the fetus*******
The nurse providing care for a woman with gestational diabetes mellitus understands that a
hemoglobin A1C: correct answersWould be considered good control with a result of 6 to
7********
Which neonatal complication is monitored after the birth of an infant with a diabetic mother?
correct answersHypoglycemia
Which factor is known to increase the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus? correct answersBirth
of a LGA infant******
In pregnant diabetic patients, the need for insulin: correct answersvaries depending on the stage
of gestation.
With regard to tocolytic therapy to suppress uterine activity, nurses should know that: correct
answersThe most important function allow steroids to be given******
In planning for home care of a woman with preterm labor, which concern must the nurse
address? correct answersProlonged bed rest may cause negative physiologic effects******