Mr. Page's serum glucose increased to 172 mg/dL. Why do you think this level is now abnormal? What should be done about it?
What will be an ideal response?
• It is not unusual for serum glucose to be elevated as a result of stress, surgery, and his nutrition support.
• Research indicates serum glucose should be managed aggressively as those patients with hyperglycemia have more complications during the hospitalization.
• Insulin can be added to his parenteral nutrition, or the hyperglycemia can be managed by use of short-acting insulin within a sliding-scale regimen.
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