Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is collecting data from a client during their first prenatal visit.The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a risk factor for gestational diabetes mellitus?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Previous newborn weighing 4.8 kg is a significant risk factor for gestational diabetes. Having a macrosomic (large) baby in a previous pregnancy is linked with an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes in subsequent pregnancies.