A pregnant client at 25 weeks gestation, who ate before her…
A pregnant client at 25 weeks gestation, who ate before her glucose challenge test, has been notified that her results were 143 mg/dL one hour after drinking the glucose. Which of the following is appropriate for the nurse to say at this time?
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A woman arrives at the clinic seeking confirmation that she is pregnant. The following information isobtained: She is 24 years old with a body mass index (BMI) of 17.5. She admits to having used cocaine several times during the past year and drinks alcohol occasionally. Her blood pressure (BP) is 108/70 mm Hg, pulse rate is 72 beats/min, and respiratory rate is 16 breaths/min.The family history is positive for diabetes mellitus and breast cancer. Her sister recently gave birth to an infant with a neural tube defect (NTD). Which characteristics place the woman in a high risk category?
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