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HudsonKB16

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A patient who is unconscious and has a pulse is brought to the emergency department. The patient is wearing a Medic-Alert bracelet indicating type 1 diabetes mellitus. The nurse will anticipate an order to administer
 
  a. cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
  b. glucagon.
  c. insulin.
  d. orange juice.

Question 2

A patient who has been taking a sulfonylurea antidiabetic medication will begin taking metformin (Glucophage). The nurse understands that this patient is at increased risk for which condition?
 
  a. Hypoglycemia
  b. Hyperglycemia
  c. Renal failure
  d. Respiratory distress


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JaynaD87

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
This patient is most likely hypoglycemic and will need a carbohydrate. Glucagon is given parenterally if patients are unable to ingest a carbohydrate, such as orange juice. CPR is not indicated. Insulin will compound the hypoglycemia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Metformin can lead to renal failure. It does not produce hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. It does not increase the risk of respiratory distress.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Wow, this really help

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