The respiratory therapist is attending a term labor of a woman diagnosed with gestational diabetes.The baby is very large for gestational age.What other metabolic disturbances should be considered?
I.Hyperglycemia
II.Hypocalcemia
III.Hyperkalemia
IV.Hypoglycemia

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Poor blood sugar control in these women is associated with an increased risk of macrosomia (birth weight greater than 4000 g),traumatic vaginal delivery,preterm delivery,and a small risk of fetal death in some women.After delivery,the infants are at increased risk for metabolic disturbances in the neonatal period;these include hypoglycemia,hypocalcemia,hyperkalemia,hyperbilirubinemia,and idiopathic respiratory distress syndrome.

The Respiratory Therapist Is Attending a Term Labor of a Woman