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prenatal glucose screening

  • NCLEX-RN
  • Health Promotion and Maintenance
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  • Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

A client at 26 weeks of pregnancy asks why a glucose test has been scheduled. Complete the nurse’s explanation.

This test helps check for gestational diabetes during the usual screening window.

  • Blank 1 choices: gestational diabetes / colorectal cancer / hearing loss

Answer

Blank 1: gestational diabetes

Rationale

A glucose test is commonly performed during this part of pregnancy to look for gestational diabetes. Some clients with higher risk may be tested earlier.

RememberGestational diabetes screening commonly occurs at 24–28 weeks.

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  • Blood Glucose Test MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine · License: US government work (public domain) · Retrieved · Why do I need a blood glucose test?
  • Diabetes and Pregnancy (MedlinePlus health topic) MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine · License: US government work (public domain) · Retrieved · Summary: Diabetes and Pregnancy
  • Adapted from Open RN Nursing Health Promotion: ANTEPARTUM CARE Open RN (Chippewa Valley Technical College) · License: CC BY 4.0 · Retrieved · Diagnostic Testing and Laboratory Tests › Laboratory Tests and Screening · 5th edition, 2025

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