2. S. O.’s pregnancy has just been confirmed and she also has type 1 diabetes. Provide a rationale and reference for response.

a. As a result of her high risk status a variety of additional assessment measures are emphasized during her prenatal period to evaluate the status of her fetus. Identify these additional assessment measures and their relevance in a diabetic pregnancy.




b. Discuss the stressors that might she and her family may face as a result of her status as a diabetic woman who is pregnant.




c. Write two nursing diagnoses with an associated intervention and goal that reflects her current health status.



d. Describe the focus, nursing interventions, and health teaching for diet, glucose monitoring and insulin requirements during antepartum.



e. Describe the focus, nursing interventions, and health teaching for diet, glucose monitoring and insulin requirements during intrapartum.



f. Describe the focus, nursing interventions, and health teaching for diet, glucose monitoring and insulin requirements during postpartum