Practice Question
A nurse is reviewing the results of a 1-hr glucose screening test for a client who is at 24 weeks of gestation. The client's glucose value is 130 mg/dL. Which of the following actions should the nurse take
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Instruct the client to return for a 3-hr oral glucose tolerance test.
Rationale:
🔴 A 1-hr glucose result of 130 mg/dL is above normal and requires follow-up.
🔴 A 3-hr OGTT is the diagnostic test for gestational diabetes after an abnormal screen.
🔴 Early diagnosis helps prevent complications for both mother and baby.
🔴 Repeating the 1-hr test does not confirm or rule out the condition.
🔴 Home glucose checks are not sufficient for initial diagnosis.
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This question is from ATI PN Maternal Newborn-2020 which contains 47 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4
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