An 18-year-old client who has reached 16 weeks of gestation was recently diagnosed with pregestational diabetes. She attends her centering appointment accompanied by one of her girlfriends. This young woman appears more concerned about how her pregnancy will affect her social life rather than her recent diagnosis of diabetes. A number of nursing diagnoses are applicable to assist in planning adequate care. The most appropriate diagnosis at this time is:

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Before a treatment plan is developed or goals for the outcome of care are outlined,this client must come to an understanding of diabetes and the potential effects on her pregnancy. She appears to have greater concern for changes to her social life than adoption of a new self-care regimen. Risk for injury to the fetus related to either placental insufficiency or birth trauma may come much later in the pregnancy. At this time the client is having difficulty acknowledging the adjustments that she needs to make to her lifestyle to care for herself during pregnancy. The client may not yet be on insulin. Insulin requirements increase with gestation. The importance of glycemic control must be part of health teaching for this client. However,she has not yet acknowledged that changes to her lifestyle need to be made and may not participate in the plan of care until understanding takes place.

An 18-Year-Old Client Who Has Reached 16 Weeks of Gestation