A woman with gestational diabetes has had little or no experience reading and interpreting glucose levels.The client shows the nurse her readings for the past few days.Which reading signals the nurse that the client may require an adjustment of insulin or carbohydrates?
A) 75 mg/dl before lunch. This is low; better eat now.
B) 115 mg/dl 1 hour after lunch. This is a little high; maybe eat a little less next time.
C) 115 mg/dl 2 hours after lunch. This is too high; it is time for insulin.
D) 50 mg/dl just after waking up from a nap. This is too low; maybe eat a snack before going to sleep.

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50 mg/dl after waking from a nap is too low.During hours of sleep,glucose levels should not be less than 60 mg/dl.Snacks before sleeping can be helpful.The premeal acceptable range is 60 to 99 mg/dl.The readings 1 hour after a meal should be less than 129 mg/dl.Two hours after eating,the readings should be less than 120 mg/dl.

A Woman with Gestational Diabetes Has Had Little or No