Screening and Diagnosis

A nurse is providing education to a pregnant client about the screening test for gestational diabetes.

The nurse explains that the test involves measuring blood sugar levels at different time points.

Which of the following blood sugar level readings would confirm a diagnosis of gestational diabetes?

A client undergoes the screening test for gestational diabetes.

The nurse reviews the client's blood sugar level results.

The fasting blood sugar level is 89 mg/dL, the 1-hour level is 178 mg/dL, and the 2-hour level is 150 mg/dL.

Based on these results, the nurse would interpret them as indicating:.

A nurse is preparing to perform the glucose tolerance test for a pregnant client.

Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further clarification?

A client is scheduled to undergo the glucose tolerance test for gestational diabetes screening.

The nurse provides instructions to the client.

Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the procedure?

A pregnant client has just completed the glucose tolerance test for gestational diabetes.

The nurse reviews the client's blood sugar level results.

The fasting blood sugar level was 95 mg/dL, the 1-hour level was 175 mg/dL, and the 2-hour level was 145 mg/dL.

Based on these results, the nurse would interpret them as indicating:.

A nurse is reviewing the antenatal care plan for a pregnant woman who has no risk factors for gestational diabetes.

The nurse should expect the woman to have which of the following tests to screen for gestational diabetes?