An intensive care nurse recognizes that there are numerous factors that contribute to a risk of unstable blood glucose levels in the acutely ill patient.
When planning care for patients in the ICU, what goal for blood glucose levels is appropriate for the majority of patients?
A) 80 to 110 mg/dL
B) 95 to 115 mg/dL
C) 105 to 130 mg/dL
D) 120 to 145 mg/dL
Question 2
An older adult patient has been admitted to the intensive care unit with urosepsis. As a consequence of this infection, the patient is experiencing low levels of cortisol.
What sequela of low cortisol should the nurse anticipate when planning this patient's care?
A) Low body temperature
B) Confusion
C) Hypertension
D) Increased intracranial pressure
In the communication technique of collaborating, the nurse sends the message that the nurse and pati
The nurse conducts the health history as the first step in the nursing assessment
C, A nurse can also administer the medication by setting the dose and rate with an electronic infusi
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An extended care facility.
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