The nurse assessing a glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) test is aware that this test can evaluate average glucose levels over a period of _____ to _____ months
ANS:
3; 4
Glucose attaches to the red cells over the life span of the cell and can be read as percentages. An HbA1c reading of 6% to 9% is normal; a reading of 12% or higher is indicative of DM.
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Which of the following is considered physiologic dead space?
a. Respiratory bronchiole and unperfused alveoli b. Trachea and perfused alveoli c. Trachea and unperfused alveoli d. Trachea and mainstem bronchi
The hospice nurse recognizes that the role of the medical director is to:
a. design and direct the plan of care. b. evaluate the appropriateness of the care. c. function as mediator between the team and the attending physician. d. take the place of the patient's attending physician.
The nurse is assessing an older client who wakes up during the night. Which finding does the nurse identify as the greatest risk factor for disturbed sleep?
1. Client has osteoarthritis of both hips. 2. Client drinks two cups of coffee per day. 3. Client takes antidepressant medication in the morning. 4. Client leaves the television on all day and night.
The nurse in the same-day surgical care area is preparing a patient for surgery. What should the nurse do to ensure that this patient has a successful recovery from the surgery?
1. Provide teaching and additional resources to help the patient when at home. 2. Measure intake and output. 3. Assess vital signs. 4. Limit pain control measures since the patient will need to ambulate when leaving after the surgery.