ATI Maternal Newborn Exam I

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Client is at 22 weeks of gestation and has gestational diabetes mellitus

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A nurse is caring for a client who is at 22 weeks of gestation and has been unable to control her gestational diabetes mellitus with diet and exercise. The nurse should anticipate a prescription from the provider for which of the following medications for the client?

A. Insulin B. Glipizide C. Acarbose D. Repaglinide

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Insulin is preferred for gestational diabetes as it does not cross the placenta and has no adverse fetal effects, unlike oral antidiabetic agents which may cause harm.

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