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Maternal Newborn Nursing

Critical-Thinking Questions about Case Studies

Maternal Newborn NursingCritical-Thinking Questions about Case Studies

Critical-Thinking Questions about Case Studies

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Brianne is 32 weeks' gestation and the health care provider has informed Brianne of the need to begin insulin because the fasting blood sugars are rising and have been above 110 every morning for the past two weeks. Brianne asks the nurse if she should be concerned about the current blood sugar levels. How should the nurse counsel Brianne at this time?
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Brianne is now 36 weeks' gestation and the health-care provider has increased the amount of insulin Brianne is to administer. Brianne asks the nurse why the blood sugar is rising even with following the diet. How does the nurse respond to Brianne’s question?
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What potential problems related to gestational diabetes might Brianne encounter for the remainder of the pregnancy?
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