During the preoperative assessment, the nurse learns that the client had gestational diabetes with her three pregnancies. The nurse will obtain an order for the following test:
A)
urinalysis.
B)
blood sugar.
C)
electrolytes.
D)
partial thromboplastin time (PTT).
B
Explanation:
A)
Clients with a history of diabetes mellitus should have blood glucose levels monitored before, during, and after surgery. Urinalysis, electrolytes, and clotting studies may be ordered routinely for any patient preoperatively.
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B)
Clients with a history of diabetes mellitus should have blood glucose levels monitored before, during, and after surgery. Urinalysis, electrolytes, and clotting studies may be ordered routinely for any patient preoperatively.
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C)
Clients with a history of diabetes mellitus should have blood glucose levels monitored before, during, and after surgery. Urinalysis, electrolytes, and clotting studies may be ordered routinely for any patient preoperatively.
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D)
Clients with a history of diabetes mellitus should have blood glucose levels monitored before, during, and after surgery. Urinalysis, electrolytes, and clotting studies may be ordered routinely for any patient preoperatively.
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