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The nurse is reviewing nurses' notes to determine if there are any variations. Click to highlight the findings that would indicate the client has developed a complication related to pregnancy.

The client is a 32-year-old multigravida at 28 weeks' gestation, who presents to the obstetrician's office for a routine prenatal visit. Obstetrical history reveals she has given birth three times; once at 35 weeks (twins), once at 38 weeks (singleton) and once at 41 weeks (singleton). All of these children are alive and well. She had one spontaneous abortion at 10 weeks' gestation. Her fourth child weighed 9 pounds (4.08

Kg) at 41 weeks gestation.

Client is at 28 weeks. She has been receiving prenatal care since 8 weeks' gestation. Her fasting 1-hour glucose screening level, which was done 1 week prior, is 164 mg/dL (9.1 mmol/L). Her 3-hour oral glucose tolerance test results reveal a fasting blood sugar of 168 (9.3 mmol/L) and a two-hour postprandial of 220 mg/dL (12.2 mmol/L).

164 mg/dL (9.1 mmol/L)

fasting blood sugar of 168 (9.3 mmol/L)

two-hour postprandial of 220 mg/dL (12.2 mmol/L)

She has been receiving prenatal care since 8 weeks' gestation

She had one spontaneous abortion at 10 weeks' gestation

Obstetrical history reveals she has given birth three times

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is ["A","B","C"]

The laboratory results show a fasting 1-hour glucose screen level of 164 mg/dL and a fasting blood sugar level of 168 mg/dL from a 3-hour oral glucose tolerance test, both of which are above the normal range. Additionally, a two-hour postprandial glucose level of 220 mg/dL is also elevated. These findings suggest the possibility of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), a condition of glucose intolerance that arises during pregnancy.

According to the American Diabetes Association, GDM is diagnosed if two or more plasma glucose levels meet or exceed certain thresholds, which include a fasting glucose concentration of 95 mg/dL, a 1-hour glucose concentration of 180 mg/dL, and a 2-hour glucose concentration of 155 mg/dL. The patient's values surpass these thresholds, indicating that further evaluation and management for GDM may be necessary.

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Correct Answer is ["A","D","E"]

Explanation

A. Giving the client 4 ounces of orange juice can quickly raise blood glucose levels if hypoglycemia is suspected.

B. Administering insulin is inappropriate without knowing the current blood glucose level, especially if hypoglycemia is suspected.

C. Diet carbonated soda does not contain sugar and will not help raise blood glucose levels.

D. Checking the client's fingerstick blood glucose is essential to determine if hypoglycemia is causing the symptoms.

E. Obtaining blood pressure and pulse rate is important to assess the client's overall condition and identify any additional complications.

A. Restless B. Awake and alert C. Anxious D. Respiratory rate 28 breaths/minute E. Oxygen Saturation 90% on room air F. Productive cough G. Heart rate 101 beats/minute H. Capillary refill 4 seconds I. Blood pressure 145/89 mm Hg

Correct Answer is ["A","C","D","E","G"]

Explanation

Neurological: Restlessness and anxiety can both be symptoms of hypoxia due to the brain's sensitivity to changes in oxygen levels.

Respiratory: Low oxygen saturation directly indicates hypoxia, and an increased respiratory rate can be a compensatory response to low oxygen levels.

Cardiovascular: Elevated heart rate can be a compensatory mechanism for hypoxia, and delayed capillary refill may indicate poor perfusion related to low oxygen levels.

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Body System	Assessment Finding
Neurological	Restless Awake and alert Anxious
Respiratory	Respiratory rate 28 breaths/minute Oxygen Saturation 90% on room air Productive cough
Cardiovascular	Heart rate 101 beats/minute Capillary refill 4 seconds Blood pressure 145/89 mm Hg

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Correct Answer is ["A","D","E"]

Explanation

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