Question

A woman with diabetes is considering becoming pregnant. She asks the nurse whether she will be able to take oral hypoglycemics when she is pregnant. The nurse's response is based on the understanding that oral hypoglycemics:

A) Can be used as long as they control serum glucose levels
B) Can be taken until the degeneration of the placenta occurs
C) Are usually suggested primarily for women who develop gestational diabetes
D) Show promising results but more studies are needed to confirm their effectiveness

Answer 1

Oral hypoglycemics can be used during pregnancy if they control serum glucose levels. They can be taken during pregnancy if they are effective in controlling the woman's blood glucose levels and are deemed safe by her healthcare provider.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse's response is based on the understanding that oral hypoglycemics can be used as long as they control serum glucose levels.

It is important for a woman with diabetes who is considering becoming pregnant to maintain stable blood glucose levels to promote a healthy pregnancy.

Oral hypoglycemics are medications that help lower blood glucose levels in people with diabetes.

They can be taken during pregnancy if they are effective in controlling the woman's blood glucose levels and are deemed safe by her healthcare provider.