HESI RN
HESI RN Medical Surgical Questions
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History and Physical
Nurses' Notes
Laboratory Results
The client is a 38-year-old male with a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus. The client was diagnosed at the age of 8. The client reports that he has stopped testing his blood glucose regularly since losing his insurance 4 years ago and has been in the hospital 2 times for diabetic ketoacidosis
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A client reports to the clinic nurse of recently experiencing symptoms of frequent urination, hunger, and great thirst. What finding(s) would the nurse consider as most significant to report to the healthcare provider? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Hemoglobin A1C of 7% and random plasma glucose of 200 mg/dL indicate poor glycemic control, suggestive of diabetes, requiring immediate reporting.
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