The nurse explains that the diagnosis of diabetes is made when the fasting blood glucose level is _______ mg/dL on two separate occasions, and the history is positive for indication of the disease
ANS:
126
An elevated blood glucose level of 126 mg/dL on two separate occasions is grounds for the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus when the history is positive for the disease.
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a. run after the patient and call out for the patient to stop running. b. catch up with him and manually hold him to prevent further running. c. say, "I'm not sure what you mean—tell me more, give me an example.". d. quickly gather more staff and state, "We will help you regain control.".
A patient who recently attempted suicide talks with the nurse about wanting to take a walk on hospital grounds. The nurse responds by telling the patient, "I will talk with the psychiatrist on your behalf."
Select the accurate analysis of this interaction. a. The nurse is behaving in an overly helpful way. b. The nurse is showing positive regard for the patient. c. The nurse is modeling healthy behaviors for the patient. d. The patient has manipulated the nurse into taking this action.
The patient is in the critical care unit and will receive dialysis this morning. The nurse will: (Select all that apply.)
a. evaluate morning laboratory results and report abnormal results. b. administer the patient's antihypertensive medications. c. assess the dialysis access site and report abnormalities. d. weigh the patient to monitor fluid status. e. give all medications except for antihypertensive medications.
The nurse is preparing to administer subcutaneous epinephrine hydrochloride (Adrenalin) 0.01 mg/kg to a child weighing 88 lb. How many milliliters of the medication will the nurse provide? (Numeric value only. Calculate to the10th decimal point.)
What will be an ideal response?