Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
Simulated
A prenatal client is being evaluated for possible gestational diabetes. Which data identified and documented after the client's initial nursing assessment would support that diagnosis?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
A history of unexplained stillbirths or miscarriages puts the client at high risk for gestational diabetes. Fatigue is a normal occurrence during pregnancy. The client's height (5'6├óÔé¼┬Ø tall) and weight (130 pounds) do not meet the criteria of 20% over ideal weight. Therefore, the client is not obese, a possible factor related to gestational diabetes. To be at high risk for gestational diabetes, the maternal age should be greater than 25 years.