Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort-Nutrition
23. A client, who is 24 years old and has gestational diabetes, is getting instructions about her diet. A nurse knows that her teaching has been successful when the client correctly identifies that she should avoid:
Select all that apply.
Test-Taking Tip
Clients with gestational diabetes need to have blood sugar that is well controlled; foods that cause a spike in blood sugar are to be avoided.
Content Area: Maternity, Antepartum; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Evaluation; Cognitive Level: Application; Client Need/Subneed: Physiological Integrity/Basic Care and Comfort/Nutrition and Oral Hydration
Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort-Nutrition
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Answer 1 is correct because white rice has a high glycemic index and results in a rapid increase in the client's blood sugar, and it should be avoided. Answer 2 is correct because fruit juice has a high glycemic index and results in a rapid increase in the client's blood sugar, and it should be avoided. Answer 3 is correct because cold cereal has a high glycemic index and results in a rapid increase in the client's blood sugar, and it should be avoided. Answer 4 is incorrect because hot cereal does not have a high glycemic index, does not result in a rapid increase in the client's blood sugar, and can be part of the diet in gestational diabetes. Answer 5 is incorrect because milk does not have a high glycemic index, does not result in a rapid increase in the client's blood sugar, and can be part of the diet in gestational diabetes.
