Understanding Gestational Diabetes Screening Timing

Very Hard Ante/intra/postpartum And Newborn Care Prenatal Care

A 28-year-old primigravida comes to the clinic for her first prenatal visit at 10 weeks gestation. During the visit, the nurse educates her on the importance of screening for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). The nurse explains that this screening will provide valuable information about her health and the potential risks during pregnancy. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates a correct understanding of when she will be screened for GDM?

I will be screened for GDM at my next appointment at 12 weeks.

I will be screened for GDM around 24 to 28 weeks of pregnancy.

I will be screened for GDM during labor and delivery.

I will not need to be screened for GDM unless I have risk factors.

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