Review H and P, nurse's note, and laboratory results.

Click to mark whether the client statement indicates understanding or no understanding of the education given

A. This intervention is important for assessing the client's respiratory status during and after the seizure. Apnea can cause cardiac arrest and respiratory failure and hence a priority.
B. This intervention is crucial for assessing potential injury to the client's mouth or tongue, which can occur during a seizure due to involuntary muscle movements. However, before assessing for lacerations, the nurse should prioritize ensuring the client's safety.
C. Documenting details of the seizure activity is important for maintaining accurate medical records and providing information to the healthcare team. However, before documenting details of the seizure, the nurse should prioritize ensuring the client's safety and providing immediate assistance during the seizure. Therefore, while documentation is essential, it may not be the first intervention to implement.
D. While evaluating for incontinence is important for addressing the client's immediate needs and ensuring comfort, it may not be the first intervention to implement. The nurse should prioritize ensuring the client's safety and providing immediate assistance during the seizure.

Option 1-prediabetes

Option 2- impaired glucose tolerance

Rationale

Prediabetes is a condition characterized by higher than normal blood sugar levels, but not high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes. It's considered a warning sign that indicates an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke if left unmanaged.

Prediabetes is diagnosed if FPG levels are between 100-125 mg/dL, OGTT levels are between 140-199 mg/dL, or HbA1c levels are between 5.7-6.4%.

It occurs due to impaired glucose tolerance in insulin resistance. In individuals with insulin resistance, cells, particularly muscle, liver, and fat cells, become less sensitive to insulin's actions. As a result, glucose uptake by cells is impaired, leading to higher blood sugar levels. Hypoglycemia refers to a condition characterized by abnormally low blood sugar levels, typically below 70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L). It occurs when there is an imbalance between the amount of glucose in the bloodstream and the body's requirements for energy.

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. It is characterized by high blood sugar levels that occur for the first time during pregnancy and typically resolves after childbirth.