A 26-year-old client is 26 weeks pregnant. Her previous births include two large-for-gestational-age babies and one unexplained stillbirth. Which tests would the nurse anticipate as being most definitive in diagnosing gestational diabetes?

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The 100g, 3-hour glucose tolerance test is the most definitive in diagnosing gestational diabetes, especially in a patient with risk factors such as a history of large-for-gestational-age babies and an unexplained stillbirth. This test provides detailed information on how the body processes glucose over a period, which is crucial for an accurate diagnosis.

A 26-Year-Old Client Is 26 Weeks Pregnant