A nurse is teaching a client who is at 24 weeks of gestation regarding a 1-hr glucose tolerance test. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
"You will need to drink the glucose solution 2 hours prior to the test."
"Limit your carbohydrate intake for 3 days prior to the test."
"A blood glucose of 130 to 140 is considered a positive screening result.
"You will need to fast for 12 hours prior to the test
The Correct Answer is C
Choice A Reason:
Drinking the glucose solution 2 hours prior to the test is not standard for a 1-hour GTT. Instead, the glucose solution is usually consumed within a short timeframe, such as 5 minutes, and the blood is drawn 1 hour afterward.
Choice B Reason:
Limiting carbohydrate intake for 3 days prior to the test is not a requirement for a 1-hour GTT. However, it may be advised for a longer fasting period or a different type of glucose tolerance test.
Choice C Reason:
C. “A blood glucose of 130 to 140 is considered a positive screening result.”
In the 1-hour glucose tolerance test during pregnancy, a blood glucose level of 135 mg/dL or higher is considered a positive screening result. If this threshold is met, further testing (such as the 3-hour glucose tolerance test) is recommended to confirm or rule out gestational diabetes.
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Choice D Reason:
Fasting for 12 hours prior to the test is inappropriate. For a 1-hour GTT, the client is not typically required to fast.
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Correct Answer is B
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The correct answer is B. A distended bladder reduces pelvic space needed for birth.
A. A distended bladder itself is not typically traumatized by pelvic exams. However, a full bladder can impede the progress of labor and may affect the accuracy of pelvic exams.
B. This statement is accurate. A distended bladder can reduce the available pelvic space needed for the descent of the baby during labor. An empty bladder allows the fetal head to engage more easily in the pelvis.
C. A full bladder is not directly associated with an increased risk for fetal trauma. The primary concern is the impact on pelvic space and the progress of labor.
D. While a full bladder can contribute to urinary tract infections, it is not the primary reason for encouraging the client to avoid a distended bladder during labor.
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