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A nurse is evaluating the blood glucose levels of a pregnant woman who has gestational diabetes after a glucose tolerance test.
Which of the following results indicates that the woman has impaired glucose tolerance?
This indicates that the woman has impaired glucose tolerance, which is a risk factor for gestational diabetes. According to Mayo Clinic, a normal blood glucose level is lower than 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L) after a glucose tolerance test.
A blood glucose level between 140 and 199 mg/dL (7.8 and 11 mmol/L) is considered impaired glucose tolerance,
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The correct answer is choice B. One-hour blood glucose level of 185 mg/dL.
This indicates that the woman has impaired glucose tolerance, which is a risk factor for gestational diabetes. According to Mayo Clinic, a normal blood glucose level is lower than 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L) after a glucose tolerance test.
A blood glucose level between 140 and 199 mg/dL (7.8 and 11 mmol/L) is considered impaired glucose tolerance,