A 76-year-old postsurgical diabetic patient has reported feeling dizzy and clammy
The daily serum glucose level shows the patient's levels to be within normal limits. The geriatric nurse shows an understanding of established health norms for the older adult when stating:
a. "This patient's normal may not be within the typical lab norms."
b. "I'll ask the lab to rerun the test so we can double-check the results."
c. "There must be another reason for the symptoms."
d. "I'll compare the patient's baseline lab work with today's results."
A
Relying on established norms for laboratory values when analyzing the assessment data of older adults could lead to incorrect conclusions. The nurse should try to determine what the patient's normal range is after stabilizing the patient.
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