Practice Question
A nurse is providing teaching to a postpartum client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and is breastfeeding her newborn. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client?
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Correct Answer:
"Maintain scheduled mealtimes for yourself.".
Rationale:
♦️ Breastfeeding increases caloric and glucose demands, so postpartum clients with type 1 diabetes must maintain consistent meals and snacks to avoid hypoglycemia, especially during or after feeding sessions.
♦️ Scheduled mealtimes help stabilize blood glucose levels, reduce insulin-related fluctuations, and support milk production.
♦️ Glucose levels should be checked more frequently than every 8 hours—often before meals and at bedtime, as metabolic needs shift during lactation.
♦️ Insulin requirements typically decrease postpartum, especially while breastfeeding, due to increased glucose utilization by milk production.
♦️ A balanced diet with adequate carbohydrates is crucial for both milk supply and glucose stability—severely limiting carbs (e.g., to 30g/day) is not appropriate or safe.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
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