A test that determines the average blood glucose level over the past 2 to 3 months is called:
a. HbA1c (glycosolated hemoglobin)
b. Fasting blood glucose (FBS)
c. Postprandial glucose test
d. BGM
A
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A nursing student is preparing a presentation on Erikson's developmental theory. The student wants to include in the presentation that Erikson's eight developmental stages are most closely aligned with:
1. Cognitive behaviorist concepts. 2. Maslow's theory of self-actualization and hierarchy of needs. 3. Freud's psychosexual stages. 4. Sullivan's stages of interpersonal development.
A patient is scheduled for surgery in 2 hours. The physician orders preoperative medications glycopyrrolate (Robinul) 1 mg and meperidine (Demerol) 50 mg intramuscularly
The nurse would hold the medication and consult the provider if the patient had what disorder? A) Tachycardia B) Paralytic ileus C) Hypertension D) Diabetes mellitus
During painful episodes of juvenile arthritis, a plan of care should include which nursing intervention?
a. A weight-control diet to decrease stress on the joints b. Proper positioning of the affected joints to prevent musculoskeletal complications c. Complete bed rest to decrease stress to joints d. High-resistance exercises to maintain muscular tone in the affected joints
A 3-month-old child is prescribed an intramuscular injection of an antibiotic. Which site should the nurse use to give this medication?
A) Thigh B) Buttocks C) Upper arm D) Abdomen