The nurse is reviewing the record of a pregnant client seen in the health care clinic for the first prenatal visit. Which of the following data, if noted on the client's record, would alert the nurse that the client is at risk for developing gestational diabetes during this pregnancy?

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A previous baby weighing 10 lb at birth is a risk factor for gestational diabetes, as it may indicate undiagnosed glucose intolerance in the mother during that pregnancy.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Record of a Pregnant Client