During a prenatal visit, the nurse is explaining dietary management to a client with diabetes mellitus. The nurse determines that the teaching has been effective when the client makes which statement?...

During a prenatal visit, the nurse is explaining dietary management to a client with diabetes mellitus. The nurse determines that the teaching has been effective when the client makes which statement?

1. “I can eat more sweets now because I need more calories.” 2. “I need more fat in my diet so that the baby can gain enough weight.” 3. “I need to eat a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet now to control my blood glucose.” 4. “I need to increase the fiber in my diet to control my blood glucose and prevent constipation.