Suzie is a 26-year-old G1P0 at 6 weeks of gestation with Type 2diabetes. Her body mass index (BMI) is 32. Her hemoglobin A1c is 9.She takes glyburide 10 mg by mouth daily. The physician hasswitched her to insulin at this time.

  • What is the nursing priority at this time?
  • What should Susan be taught about insulin needs inpregnancy?
  • What additional risk factor does Susan have?
  • How should Susan be counseled regarding weight gain inpregnancy?
  • What advice can be given to Susan regarding exercise?
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