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A nurse is providing education to a pregnant client of Middle Eastern origin.
The nurse explains that which factor increases the client's risk of developing gestational diabetes?
Being of African-Caribbean origin is not a risk factor for gestational diabetes. The ethnic groups that have higher risk include Asian, Hispanic, Native American, and Pacific Islander.
Normal body mass index (BMI) is not a risk factor for gestational diabetes. On the contrary, having a high BMI (over 30) before pregnancy or gaining too much weight during pregnancy can increase the risk of gestational diabetes.
No family history of diabetes is not a risk factor for gestational diabetes. Having a family history of diabetes, especially in a first-degree relative (such as a parent or sibling), can increase the risk of gestational diabetes.
Having a history of endocrine disorder, such as thyroid disease or polycystic ovary syndrome, can increase the risk of developing gestational diabetes.
The correct answer is choice D. No history of endocrine disorder. This is because having a history of endocrine disorder, such as thyroid disease or polycystic ovary syndrome, can increase the risk of developing gestational diabetes.
Choice A is wrong because being of African-Caribbean origin is not a risk factor for gestational diabetes. The ethnic groups that have higher risk include Asian, Hispanic, Native American, and Pacific Islander.
Choice B is wrong because normal body mass index (BMI) is not a risk factor for gestational diabetes. On the contrary, having a high BMI (over 30) before pregnancy or gaining too much weight during pregnancy can increase the risk of gestational diabetes.
Choice C is wrong because no family history of diabetes is not a risk factor for gestational diabetes. Having a family history of diabetes, especially in a first-degree relative (such as a parent or sibling), can increase the risk of gestational diabetes.
Normal ranges for blood glucose levels during pregnancy are:
• Fasting: less than 95 mg/dL
• One hour after meal: less than 140 mg/dL
• Two hours after meal: less than 120 mg/dL