When Teaching a Pregnant Client About the Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy

Multiple Choice

When teaching a pregnant client about the physiologic changes of pregnancy, the nurse reviews the effect of pregnancy on glucose metabolism. Which of the following would the nurse include as the underlying reason for the effect?

A) Pancreatic function is affected by pregnancy.
B) Glucose is utilized more rapidly during a pregnancy.
C) The pregnant woman increases her dietary intake.
D) Glucose moves through the placenta to assist the fetus.