During a prenatal visit, the nurse is explaining dietary management to a woman with pregestational diabetes. Which statement by
the client reassures the nurse that teaching has been effective? A. "Diet and insulin needs change during pregnancy."
B. "I will need to eat 600 more calories per day because I am pregnant."
C. "I will plan my diet based on the results of urine glucose testing."
D. "I can continue with the same diet as before pregnancy as long as it is well balanced."
The correct answer is A; Diet and insulin needs change during pregnancy.
Explanation:
When a woman is expecting a baby her body goes through many changes. Some women may develop pregestational diabetes for the entire pregnancy. This can be monitored by the doctors and should go away after she gives birth.
The mother will need to change her diet and the ways she eats. She may also have to take insulin. There may be medication such as metformin given to the mother, each situation is different.
Some things a woman who has pregestational diabetes should avoid is;
