Diabetes during pregnancy requires tight metabolic control of glucose levels to prevent perinatal mortality. When evaluating the pregnant client, the nurse knows the recommended serum glucose range…

The correct answer is A. 70 mg/dL and 120 mg/dL. (A) The recommended range is 70-120 mg/dL to reduce the risk of perinatal mortality. (B, C, D) These levels are not recommended. The higher the blood glucose, the worse the prognosis for the fetus. Hypoglycemia can also have detrimental effects on the fetus.

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Question

Diabetes during pregnancy requires tight metabolic control of glucose levels to prevent perinatal mortality. When evaluating the pregnant client, the nurse knows the recommended serum glucose range during pregnancy is:

Options

A70 mg/dL and 120 mg/dL
B100 mg/dL and 200 mg/dL
C40 mg/dL and 130 mg/dL
D90 mg/dL and 200 mg/dL

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A
93% (40)
B
2% (1)
C
5% (2)

Explanation

(A) The recommended range is 70-120 mg/dL to reduce the risk of perinatal mortality. (B, C, D) These levels are not recommended. The higher the blood glucose, the worse the prognosis for the fetus. Hypoglycemia can also have detrimental effects on the fetus.

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#gestational diabetes#blood glucose targets#glucose monitoring#diabetic pregnancy management

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