A nurse should recognize that which laboratory result would be most consistent with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus?
What will be an ideal response?
a fasting blood glucose greater than 126 mg/dL
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A patient is scheduled for a gastroscopy and needs to be prepared for the procedure. What preparation is needed?
A) Insert a nasogastric tube. B) Administer a micro Fleet enema. C) Have the patient lie in a dorsal position. D) Spray or gargle the back of the throat with local anesthetic.
When caring for a confused patient, the nurse would initiate all of the following interventions EXCEPT
a. keep activities simple and uncomplicated b. try to keep daily activities as routine as possible c. keep clutter in traffic areas to a minimum d. maintain the bed in high position
The nurse is presenting a class on the pathophysiology of the different abortions. Some of the causes are which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Chromosomal abnormalities 2. Insufficient or excessive hormonal levels 3. Sexual intercourse in the first trimester 4. Infections in the first trimester 5. Cervical insufficiency
While interviewing a client, a nurse is told that the client practices Catholicism. This client is identifying:
a. his spirituality. b. his culture. c. his faith. d. his values.