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sabina

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In developing a teaching plan for a type I diabetic in pregnancy, the nurse will include which of the following?
 
  a. Exercise will increase insulin requirements during pregnancy.
  b. Proteinuria levels are good indicators of metabolic regulation.
  c. Insulin requirements increase as pregnancy progresses.
  d. Complex carbohydrates need to be restricted.

Question 2

During the interview portion of her first prenatal visit, a woman reports she thinks she may have a vaginal infection. When questioned, she reports the discharge is thick, greenishyellow, and she is very uncomfortable.
 
  She reports she thinks it is yeast. Based upon your knowledge, how should you reply?
  A) You are describing gonorrhea.
  B) Yeast is usually a thick, cheesy, white discharge so we will need to evaluate it during the pelvic exam.
  C) You have a sexually transmitted disease.
  D) You may have Chlamydia so we will need to perform a pelvic exam.



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Answer to Question 1

C
Placental hormones increase insulin demands. Exercise does not increase insulin requirements of pregnancy. Proteinuria indicates potential pre-eclampsia. The restriction of complex carbohydrates may be necessary.

Answer to Question 2

B



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