The laboratory report of a client shows arterial blood pH of 7.6, blood glucose level of 650 mg/dL, and serum bicarbonate level of 17 mEq/L. What does the nurse infer from these laboratory findings?
1. The client has diabetic ketoacidosis.
2. The client has hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome.
3. The client has prediabetes.
4. None of the above
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A. antisocial personality. B. overuse of other drugs. C. schizophrenia and mania. D. diabetes.
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Techniques for increasing appropriate behavior that are used in the absence of inappropriate behavior are considered ________ strategies.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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The prefix hypo- means:
a. new b. with, together c. bad d. below, deficient e. beside, near, along the side of
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Somat/o: __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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