Answer:
2, 3, 4, and 5.
you won't get immediate results most of the time and long term goals are best achieved by making short term goals.
The family of an 87-year-old female has called 911. she is confused and exhibiting improper and out of character behavior. they inform you that she is a diabetic, but takes pills and not insulin. they also state that he has been complaining of dizziness and has been drinking water nonstop as well as urinating. assessment reveals adequate breathing, skin that is cool, and a radial pulse that is rapid and weak. based on this history, you should be suspicious of and treat her for:
- elevated blood sugar.
In this case, the nurse should prioritize insulin
therapy for the risk of miscarriage
and birth defects is the highest with increase glucose levels. The glycated
hemoglobin or hemoglobin A1C that is >8 percent or the average blood glucose
is >180 mg/dL is an
indication of increase glucose level.
In addition, glucose in the mother's
blood will cross in the placenta to provide energy for the baby but would result
to high blood glucose levels in the developing baby as well, which is critical
and should be address immediately.
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