A client at 27 weeks gestation has completed the 1-hour Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) with a result of 160 mg/dL (expected: less than 130-140 mg/dL). What education would the nurse provide following this test result?

A. The provider will prescribe insulin to treat gestational diabetes.

Please increase your carbohydrate intake for the rest of your pregnancy.

No changes are needed for your plan of care.

We will schedule you for a 3-hour Glucose Tolerance Test.