A client has a fasting blood glucose of 180. The nurse should expect the physician to order which test?
1. Urine glucose and ketones
2. Aldosterone level
3. Serum calcium level
4. Water deprivation test
Answer: 1
1. The client with a fasting glucose of 180 may have diabetes. The physician would order further glucose tests and urine for glucose and ketones.
2. Aldosterone controls water and sodium balance.
3. Serum calcium level does not affect the blood glucose level.
4. A water deprivation tests assesses the functioning of the pituitary gland.
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