Exam 13: Pregnancy at Risk: Preexisting Conditions

In teaching the woman with pregestational diabetes about desired glucose levels,the nurse explains that a normal fasting glucose level,such as before breakfast,is in the range of _____ mg/dl.

Since the gene for cystic fibrosis was identified in 1989,data can be collected for the purposes of genetic counseling for couples regarding carrier status. According to statistics,how often does cystic fibrosis occur in Caucasian live births?

The most common neurologic disorder accompanying pregnancy is:

A 26-year-old primigravida has come to the clinic for her regular prenatal visit at 12 weeks. She appears thin and somewhat nervous. She reports that she eats a well-balanced diet,although her weight is 5 pounds less than it was at her last visit. The results of laboratory studies confirm that she has a hyperthyroid condition. Based on the available data,the nurse formulates a plan of care. What nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for the woman at this time?

In providing nutritional counseling for the pregnant woman experiencing cholecystitis,the nurse would:

With regard to anemia,nurses should be aware that:

In terms of the incidence and classification of diabetes,maternity nurses should know that:

Preconception counseling is critical to the outcome of diabetic pregnancies because poor glycemic control before and during early pregnancy is associated with:

Metabolic changes throughout pregnancy that affect glucose and insulin in the mother and the fetus are complicated but important to understand. Nurses should know that:

While providing care in an obstetric setting,the nurse should understand that postpartum care of the woman with cardiac disease:

Congenital anomalies can occur with the use of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs),including (choose all that apply):