A critical care nurse is caring for a patient post liver transplantation. The patient has a fall in blood glucose level. What would the nurse do in this instance?
A) Give an ampule of D50 every 4 hours
B) Monitor an infusion of 5% glucose for the first 24 hours
C) Monitor an infusion of 10% glucose for the first 48 hours
D) Give an ampule of D50 every 2 hours
Ans: C
Feedback: Metabolic abnormalities require careful attention. A constant infusion of 10% glucose may be required in the first 48 hours to prevent a precipitous fall in the blood glucose level that results from decreased gluconeogenesis. Options A, B, and D are incorrect.
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