Exam 14: Pregnancy at Risk: Pre-Existing Conditions

Preconception counselling is critical to the outcome of diabetic pregnancies because poor glycemic control before and during early pregnancy is associated with which of the following?

In caring for a pregnant woman with sickle cell anemia with increased blood viscosity,the nurse is concerned about the development of a thromboembolism.Which of the following would be important to include in nursing care?

Which of the following statements is accurate in providing perinatal care for women who use substances?

Screening at 24 weeks of gestation reveals that a pregnant woman has gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).In planning her care the nurse and the woman mutually agree that an expected outcome is to prevent injury to the fetus as a result of GDM.The nurse identifies that the fetus is at greatest risk for which of the following?

During a physical assessment of an at-risk patient,the nurse notes generalized edema,crackles at the base of the lungs,and some pulse irregularity.The nurse knows that these are most likely signs of which of the following conditions?

The nurse providing care for a woman with gestational diabetes understands which of the following about a laboratory test for glycosylated hemoglobin Alc?

What is the most common neurological disorder accompanying pregnancy?

While providing care in an obstetrical setting,the nurse should understand that postpartum care of the woman with cardiac disease should include which of the following?

Which of the following should the nurse know in terms of the incidence and classification of diabetes?