ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 V Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving parenteral nutrition and identifies that the client has hypoglycemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct action is to administer IV dextrose (
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C) to treat hypoglycemia in a client receiving parenteral nutrition. This is because hypoglycemia can occur when the body's glucose levels drop too low, which can be dangerous. Administering IV dextrose will help increase the client's blood sugar levels quickly and effectively. Discontinuing the infusion (
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A) may worsen the hypoglycemia by removing a potential source of glucose. Obtaining arterial blood gases (
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B) is not necessary for treating hypoglycemia. Warming the formula to room temperature (
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D) does not address the immediate need to raise the client's blood sugar levels.
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