A Newly Diagnosed Type 1,well-Controlled,insulin-Dependent Diabetic Client at 20 Weeks

Multiple Choice

A newly diagnosed type 1,well-controlled,insulin-dependent diabetic client at 20 weeks' gestation asks the nurse how her diabetes will affect her baby.The best explanation would include:

A) "Your baby might be smaller than average at birth."
B) "Your baby will probably be larger than average at birth."
C) "As long as you control your blood sugar,your baby will not be affected at all."
D) "There are no effects until about 2 hours after birth,when your baby might have low blood sugar."