Causes-practice mode

Experience unlimited access to all questions, exams, video tutorials and study guides. Subscribe now.

Question 1 of 6 :

A nurse is teaching a pregnant woman about gestational diabetes.

Which of the following statements by the nurse is correct?

A Gestational diabetes is caused by an autoimmune destruction of the pancreatic beta cells

B Gestational diabetes is caused by a genetic mutation that impairs insulin secretion

C Gestational diabetes is caused by a hormonal imbalance that reduces insulin sensitivity

D Gestational diabetes is caused by a viral infection that damages the insulin receptors

Naxlex

Previous Next