NUR 2571 PN2 week 8 quiz 3

Question 1 • 0 out of 1 points Which of these laboratory values, noted by the nurse when reviewing the chart of a hospitalized diabetic patient, indicates the need for rapid assessment of the patient? Selected Answer: A. Hb A1Cof 6.9% Correcr Answer: glucose level at 56 (means they’re crashing) • Question 2 1 out of 1 points A patient is admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and has a serum potassium level of 2.9 mEq/L. Which action prescribed by the health care provider should the nurse take first? Selected Answer: C. Place the patient on a cardiac monitor. • Question 3 1 out of 1 points Which nursing action will the nurse include in the plan of care when admitting a patient with an exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? Selected Answer: C. Monitor stools for blood. • Question 4 1 out of 1 points The nurse obtains the following information about a patient before administration of metformin (Glucophage). Which finding indicates a need to contact the health care provider before giving the metformin?