The nurse is assisting with the care of a patient who has PN infusing. Which data should be the most concerning to the nurse?
a. Heart rate 92 beats/min
b. Respiratory rate 16/min
c. Blood glucose 260 mg/dL
d. Urine output 60 mL in the past hour
ANS: C
The glucose level is elevated. It is important to monitor glucose levels as ordered and to look for signs of hyperglycemia due to the high dextrose in PN. A. B. D. This data is all within normal limits.
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A) True B) False
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