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Normal fasting blood glucose value for a non-diabetic client ?
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70-110 mg/dl
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Goal for blood glucose level in a diabetic client.
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80-120mg/dl whole blood
90-130mg/dl plasma |
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Can a capillary glucose test be delegated to an UAP?
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Yes but the R.N. is responsible for knowing the test results
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Why is glucose monitoring important?
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if glucose is uncontrolled it can lead to acute and chronic complications.
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List reasons why testing times for diabetic clients will vary?
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type of diabetes
medications illness state amount of control desired MD orders |
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Is whole blood or plasma closest to serum?
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Plasma
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When testing glucose, if the first drop of blood from the finger is used will the test be valid?
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No. Serous fluid will give a false/positive result
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Where do you document the glucose monitor reading?
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the MAR and the diabetic flow sheet
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What complications can be avoided if the client is able to control their diabetes?
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non-traumatic lower extremity amputation
stoke blindness dialysis heart disease end stage renal failure |
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Five different diabetes test.
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Fasting
Glucose tolerance Capillary (venous,arterial) Glycoslated hemoglobin (HgA1c) Ketone (type 1) |
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What part of the finger should be used to get a glucose monitor reading?
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the fat pad on the side of a finger
or an ear-lobe |
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Regular insulin does not contain ?
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a modifying protein i.e. globulin or protamine
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