GLUCOSE: evole

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition. Which responses indicate that the client is experiencing hyperglycemia? Select all that apply.

1.Polyuria 2.Polydipsia

Which clinical indicator should the nurse identify as expected for a client with type 2 diabetes?

3. Urine negative for ketones and hyperglycemia

A client with diabetes who is receiving long-term corticosteroid therapy is admitted to the hospital with leg ulcers. What increased risk does the nurse consider when assessing this client? 1. Weight loss 2. Hypoglycemia 3. Decreased blood pressure 4. Inadequate wound healing

4. Inadequate wound healing

A nurse is caring for an older client who had non-insulin dependent diabetes for 15 years that progressed to insulin dependent diabetes 2 years ago. What common complications of diabetes should the nurse assess for when examining this client? Select all that apply? A. Leg ulcers B. Loss of visual acuity C. Increased creatinine clearance D. Prolonged capillary refill in the toes E. Decreased sensation in the lower extremities

A. Leg ulcers B. Loss of visual acuity D. Prolonged capillary refill in the toes E. Decreased sensation in the lower extremities

A client with a diagnosis of gastric cancer has a gastric resection with a vagotomy. Which clinical response should alert the nurse that the client is experiencing dumping syndrome?

Reactive hypoglycemia