Description
Susan is a 26-year-old GI PO at 6 weeks of gestation with type 2 diabetes. Her BMI is 32. Her hemoglobin A1c is 9. She takes glyburide 10 mg po daily. the physician has switched her to insulin at this time.
- What is the nursing priority at this time?
- What should susan be taught about insulin needs in pregnancy?
- What additional risk factor does susan have?
- How should susan be counseled regarding weight gain in pregnancy?
- What advice can be given to susan regarding exercise?