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Question 1 of 5

A pregnant client is newly diagnosed with gestational diabetes. The client cries when receiving this information and keeps repeating, 'What have I done to cause this? If only I could live my life over.' Considering this statement, which concern should the nurse identify for the client?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The client is putting the blame for the diabetes on herself, thus lowering her self-esteem. She is expressing fear and grief. There are no data in the question to support the problems in options 1 and 4. Client lack of understanding is important to consider, but not at this time because the client will not be able to comprehend information in her current state.

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