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sam.t96

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When monitoring a patient's response to oral antidiabetic drugs, the nurse knows that which laboratory result would indicate a therapeutic response?
 
  a. Random blood glucose level 180 mg/dL
  b. Blood glucose level of 50 mg/dL after meals
  c. Fasting blood glucose level between 92 mg/dL
  d. Evening blood glucose level below 80 mg/dL

Question 2

When teaching about hypoglycemia, the nurse will make sure that the patient is aware of the early signs of hypoglycemia, including:
 
  a. hypothermia and seizures.
  b. nausea and diarrhea.
  c. confusion and sweating.
  d. fruity, acetone odor to the breath.



carlsona147

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C



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