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Diabetes refers to a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin action, insulin secretion or both.
 
  Over time diabetes causes significant maternal changes in the microvascular and macrovascular circulations. These complications include (select all that apply) a. Atherosclerosis
  b. Retinopathy
  c. IUFD
  d. Nephropathy
  e. Neuropathy

Question 2

The nurse is providing support to a family who is experiencing anticipatory grief related to their child's imminent death. An appropriate nursing intervention is to
 
  a. Be available to family.
  b. Attempt to lighten the mood.
  c. Suggest activities to cheer up the family.
  d. Discourage crying until actual time of death.



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Answer to Question 1

A, B, D, E
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Correct These structural changes are most likely to affect a variety of systems,
including the heart, eyes, kidneys, and nerves.
Incorrect Intrauterine fetal death (stillbirth) remains a major complication of
diabetes in pregnancy; however, this is a fetal complication.

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A When death is imminent, care should be limited to interventions for palliative
care.
B Music may be used to provide comfort to the child.
C Vital signs do not need to be measured frequently.
D The nurse should speak to the child in a clear, distinct voice.




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