A Patient Has Had a Screening Test for Gestational Diabetes

A patient has had a screening test for gestational diabetes and the 1-hour result is 250 mg/dL.What does the nurse conclude about this patient?

A) Results are high; the patient has gestational diabetes.
B) Results are inconclusive; will repeat test in one month.
C) Results are lower than expected; seek endocrine consult.
D) Results are normal; no gestational diabetes.

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