When a patient with type 2 diabetes says, "Why in the world are they looking at my hemoglobin? I thought my problem was with my blood sugar." What should the nurse explain about the level of hemoglobin A1c?
a. Shows how a high level of glucose can cause a significant drop in the hemoglobin level
b. Shows what the glucose level has done during the past 3 months
c. Indicates a true picture of the patient's nutritional state
d. Reflects the effect of a high level of glu-cose on the ability to produce red blood cells (RBCs)
B
By analyzing the amount of glucose bound to the hemoglobin, the level of blood glucose can be evaluated for the past 3 months because the glucose stays bound to the hemoglobin for the life of the RBC.
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A) 0.5 mg B) 1.0 mg C) 2.0 mg D) 5.0 mg
Which information should the nurse provide for a patient scheduled for an MRI procedure as part of endocrine assessment? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. "You will need to take out your earrings when you get in the MRI suite.". 2. "I will remove your transdermal medication patch before you go to the MRI suite.". 3. "Be certain to report any permanent cosmetic or other tattoos to the MRI technologist before you enter the MRI suite.". 4. "I will help you remove your dentures before you go to the MRI suite.". 5. "We will tape over the top of your wedding ring so that you can wear it during the procedure.".
The nurse managers of a home health care office wish to maximize nurses' freedom to characterize and record client conditions and situations in the nurses' own terms. Which of the following documentation formats is most likely to promote this goal?
A) Narrative notes B) SOAP notes C) Focus charting D) Charting by exception