Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client is at 22 weeks of gestation and has gestational diabetes mellitusA nurse is caring for a client who is at 22 weeks of gestation and has been unable to control her gestational diabetes mellitus with diet and exercise. The nurse should anticipate a prescription from the provider for which of the following medications for the client?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Insulin is preferred for gestational diabetes as it does not cross the placenta and has no adverse fetal effects, unlike oral antidiabetic agents which may cause harm.