A primigravid client with diabetes at 39 weeks’ gestation is…
A primigravid client with diabetes at 39 weeks’ gestation is seen in the high-risk clinic. The primary healthcare provider (HCP) estimates that the fetus weighs at least 10 lb (4,500 g). The client asks, “What causes the baby to be so large?” The nurse’s response is based on the understanding that fetal macrosomia is most related to which factor?
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