Question

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is postpartum and was taking insulin for gestational diabetes mellitus. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. You should get a 2hr oral glucose tolerance test in 6-12 weeks
b. You should avoid using low-dose oral contraceptives for birth control
c. You will need to monitor your blood glucose levels daily at home for 2-3weeks
d. You will need to take a lower dose of insulin than you took during your pregnancy

Answer 1

Answer: A

Explanation:

You should get a 2hr oral glucose tolerance test in 6-12 weeks