A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is at risk for developing diabetes mellitus. The nurse should recognize that which of the following results indicates the client meets the criteria for diagnosis of diabetes mellitus?
2 hr blood glucose 170 mg/dL
HbA1c 5.5%
Fasting blood glucose 155 mg/dL
Casual blood glucose 180 mg/dl
The Correct Answer is C
Criteria for diagnosis of diabetes mellitus include
i.Symptoms of hyperglycemia + casual blood glucose of >/= 200mg/dl
ii. Fasting blood glucose of >/= 126mg/dl
iii. 2 hr blood glucose of >/= 200mg/dl
iv. HbA1c 0f >/= 6.5%
Fasting- 8 hrs without caloric intake
Casual- any time regardless of caloric intake
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Hypovolemia leads to reduced cardiac output hence a weak pulse. Hypovolemia leads to reduced venous return to the heart. This subsequently leads to low stroke volume which is palpated as a weak and low volume pulse.
B-Not a symptom directly related to hypovolemia
C-Hypovolemia leads to an increased heart rate
D-Hypovolemia leads to low blood pressure
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Rationale- metabolic acidosis, a nurse would expect to find an arterial blood gas (ABG) result showing a pH below 7.35, indicating an acidic state. Metabolic acidosis is characterized by a decrease in bicarbonate (HCO₃), so an HCO₃ level above 26 mEq/L would not be typical for this condition. Instead, a value below the normal range (22-26 mEq/L) would be expected. PaCO₂ levels above 45 mm Hg would suggest respiratory acidosis, not metabolic acidosis.
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