A client with gestational diabetes asks the nurse about the risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.

The nurse explains that both the mother and the baby have an increased risk.

This is primarily due to:.

The correct answer is choice B. Increased risk of stillbirth.Preeclampsia is a condition that develops in pregnant women, marked by high blood pressure and presence of proteins in urine that indicate kidney damage.If left untreated, preeclampsia can lead to serious complications for both the mother and the baby.

Choice A is wrong because low blood sugar in the baby is not a direct complication of preeclampsia.Low blood sugar can occur in babies whose mothers have diabetes, but it can be prevented by proper management of blood glucose levels during pregnancy.

Choice C is wrong because brain damage due to jaundice is not a direct complication of preeclampsia.

Jaundice is a condition where the baby’s skin and eyes turn yellow due to high levels of bilirubin, a waste product of red blood cells.Jaundice can occur in babies whose mothers have liver problems, but it can be treated by phototherapy or blood transfusion.

Choice D is wrong because respiratory distress syndrome in the baby is not a direct complication of preeclampsia.

Respiratory distress syndrome is a condition where the baby’s lungs are not fully developed and cannot provide enough oxygen to the body.Respiratory distress syndrome can occur in premature babies, but it can be prevented by giving corticosteroids to the mother before delivery to help mature the baby’s lungs.

Normal ranges for blood pressure are 120/80 mmHg or lower for systolic (top number) and diastolic (bottom number) respectively.Normal ranges for protein in urine are less than 150 mg per day or less than 30 mg per liter.

The correct answer is choice D. Genetic factors.This is because having gestational diabetes increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life for both the mother and the baby, and this risk is influenced by genetic factors.

Some possible explanations for the other choices are:

• Choice A is wrong because the baby’s excessive insulin production is a result of high blood sugar levels in the mother, not a cause of gestational diabetes.

• Choice B is wrong because poor placental function is not a primary cause of gestational diabetes, although it may be affected by high blood sugar levels in the mother.

• Choice C is wrong because uncontrolled blood sugar levels during pregnancy are a consequence of gestational diabetes, not a primary cause of it.