With regard to maternal diabetes and other risk situations affecting the mother and fetus,what should the nurse should be aware of?
A) Diabetic ketoacidosis ( DKA ) can lead to fetal death at any time during pregnancy.
B) Hydramnios occurs approximately twice as 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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