A client with gestational diabetes is concerned about the impact of the condition on the baby's health.

The nurse reassures the client by explaining that gestational diabetes primarily affects the baby's:.

The correct answer is choice B.Gestational diabetes primarily affects the baby’s growth and development.Gestational diabetes is a condition in which women develop high blood sugar during pregnancy due to hormonal changes or insufficient insulin production.This can cause the baby to grow larger than usual, which can lead to difficulties during delivery and increase the risk of cesarean section.It can also cause other complications for the baby, such as low blood sugar, jaundice, respiratory distress syndrome, and future diabetes.

Choice A is wrong because gestational diabetes does not affect blood pressure levels during pregnancy.However, high blood pressure during pregnancy can be a sign of another condition called preeclampsia, which can also cause complications for the mother and the baby.

Choice C is wrong because gestational diabetes does not affect the woman’s ability to produce insulin.

Rather, it affects how the cells use insulin to control blood sugar levels.The woman may need to take insulin injections or oral medications to manage her blood sugar levels during pregnancy.

Choice D is wrong because gestational diabetes does not affect the woman’s blood sugar levels after giving birth.

In most cases, gestational diabetes goes away after the baby is born.However, the woman may have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.

Normal ranges for blood sugar levels during pregnancy are:

• Before meals: 95 mg/dL or less

• One hour after meals: 140 mg/dL or less

• Two hours after meals: 120 mg/dL or less

The correct answer is choice D. Growth and development.

Gestational diabetes is a condition in which women develop high blood sugar during pregnancy.

This can affect the baby’s growth and development, as the excess glucose from the mother crosses the placenta and causes the baby to produce more insulin.This can lead to macrosomia, or a “fat” baby, which can cause complications during birth and increase the risk of obesity and diabetes later in life.

Choice A is wrong because gestational diabetes does not affect the baby’s vision.

Choice B is wrong because gestational diabetes does not affect the baby’s hearing.

Choice C is wrong because gestational diabetes does not affect the baby’s heart directly, although it can increase the risk of high blood pressure and preeclampsia in the mother.