Which of the following would be considered a suitable range for blood glucose in the hospice population?
1. 60 to 100 mg/dL
2. 100 to 120 mg/dL
3. 127 to 309 mg/dL
4. 400 mg/dL and above
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a. Excess fluid buildup in the body b. Electrolyte imbalance c. Diabetes mellitus d. Edema
A 53-year-old man presents with inability to concentrate, itching in his fingers and toes, elevated blood pressure, and unexplained weight loss
He is diagnosed with primary polycythemia. What will be the primary goal of his treatment? A) To control his hypertension B) To increase the amount of oxygen distributed by his red blood cells C) To reduce the mean size of his red cells D) To reduce the viscosity of his blood
The nurse has completed discharge teaching for the family of a child diagnosed with Legg-Calve-Perthes disease. The nurse knows further teaching is needed about the condition if the family states
1. "We're glad this will only take aboutsix weeks to correct." 2. "We understand swimming is a goodsport for Legg-Calve-Perthes." 3. "We know to watch for areas on theskin the brace may rub." 4. "We understand abduction of theaffected leg is important."
The home health nurse is assessing the client's environment for safety concerns and finds that most of the rooms in the house have only one outlet with various cords entering the outlet. The nurse notes this concern to the client and the client's spouse
They inform the nurse that "this is the way we've lived for years." The nurse should: 1. Provide telephone numbers for local electricians. 2. Continue to persuade the client to have the home rewired. 3. Not bring the subject up again. 4. Document the findings and the client and spouse's response to the concern.