A patient with stable type 1 diabetes is in the ICU. He has been taking insulin injections regularly. The nurse receives blood test results back for this patient. What should she most expect to see in the test results?
A) Elevated blood glucose
B) Low C-peptide
C) Elevated cholesterol
D) Decreased blood pH
B
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During an examination, the nurse notices severe nystagmus in both eyes of a patient. Which conclusion by the nurse is correct? Severe nystagmus in both eyes:
a. Is a normal occurrence. b. May indicate disease of the cerebellum or brainstem. c. Is a sign that the patient is nervous about the examination. d. Indicates a visual problem, and a referral to an ophthalmologist is indicated.
The nurse is assessing the effectiveness of fluid replacement therapy in a patient who has a fluid volume deficit. Which assessment findings would indicate the therapy is effective?
1. Blood pressure 90/48 mm Hg 2. Weight gain of 2 pounds since yesterday 3. Urine output increase to 40 mL per hour 4. Tenting of skin 5. Serum osmolality of 284 mOm/kg
The nurse notes that a client has a higher than normal reticulocyte count. This would indicate
a. bone marrow depression. b. dehydration. c. increased erythrocyte production. d. polycythemia vera.
A person at high risk of vitamin D deficiency does not drink milk and:
1. Takes cod liver oil daily 2. Does not go outside 3. Is fair-skinned 4. Has lactose intolerance