What should the nurse be aware of with regard to maternal diabetes affecting the mother and fetus?
A) Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)can lead to fetal death at any time during pregnancy.
B) Hydramnios occurs less often in diabetic pregnancies.
C) Infections occur about as often and are considered about as serious in diabetic and nondiabetic pregnancies.
D) Even mild-to-moderate hypoglycemic episodes can have significant effects on fetal well-being.

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Prompt treatment of DKA is necessary to save the fetus and the mother.Hydramnios occurs more often in diabetic pregnancies,rather than less often.Infections are more common and more serious in pregnant women with diabetes.Mild-to-moderate hypoglycemic episodes do not appear to have significant effects on fetal well-being.

What Should the Nurse Be Aware of with Regard to Maternal