HESI Case Study: Gestational Diabetes
Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass
How should the nurse record the client's obstetrical history using the G-T-P-A-L
designation? - ANSWER-5-2-1-1-4
Which information does the nurse recognize in the client's history to support
diagnosis of gestational diabetes? - ANSWER-Child weighed 9lbs at 41 weeks'
gestation.
Which instruction should the nurse give to the client? - ANSWER-Follow an
unrestricted diet and exercise pattern for at least three days prior to the exam.
The nurse's response should be based on the understanding of which normal
physiologic change of pregnancy? - ANSWER-Hormonal changes in the second
and third trimesters result in increased maternal insulin resistance.
Which response should the nurse give the client? (Select all.) - ANSWER-
Hyperglycemia often presents as increased thirst and urination.
Hyperglycemia causes a headache and flushed, dry skin.
Which responses should the nurse give to the client? (Select all.) - ANSWER-
Choose complex carbs that are high in fiber content.
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Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass
How should the nurse record the client's obstetrical history using the G-T-P-A-L
designation? - ANSWER-5-2-1-1-4
Which information does the nurse recognize in the client's history to support
diagnosis of gestational diabetes? - ANSWER-Child weighed 9lbs at 41 weeks'
gestation.
Which instruction should the nurse give to the client? - ANSWER-Follow an
unrestricted diet and exercise pattern for at least three days prior to the exam.
The nurse's response should be based on the understanding of which normal
physiologic change of pregnancy? - ANSWER-Hormonal changes in the second
and third trimesters result in increased maternal insulin resistance.
Which response should the nurse give the client? (Select all.) - ANSWER-
Hyperglycemia often presents as increased thirst and urination.
Hyperglycemia causes a headache and flushed, dry skin.
Which responses should the nurse give to the client? (Select all.) - ANSWER-
Choose complex carbs that are high in fiber content.
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