A client is having laboratory tests conducted to confirm a ...

[james0929]

A client is having laboratory tests conducted to confirm a diagnosis of arteriosclerosis. Which of the following laboratory values would support this client's medical diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Serum cholesterol 300 mg/dL
  2. LDL 125 mg/dL
  3. Blood glucose 90 mg/dL
  4. HDL 45 mg/dL
  5. Triglycerides 400 mg/dL
  6. Serum potassium 4.0 mEq/L

Question 2

Prior to the surgeon's making an incision into a client, the client's skin is bathed with a bacteriostatic solution. The nurse realizes that this solution will:
 
  1. sterilize the client's skin.
  2. disinfect the client's skin.
  3. sanitize the client's skin.
  4. inhibit the number of bacteria on the client's skin.

[millet]

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 4, 5
Diagnostic tests used to support the medical diagnosis of arteriosclerosis include cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides. A serum cholesterol of 300 mg/dL, LDL of 125 mg/dL, HDL of 45 mg/dL, and triglycerides of 400 mg/dL all support the diagnosis of arteriosclerosis. Blood glucose and potassium levels are not used to diagnose arteriosclerosis.

Answer to Question 2

4
A bacteriostatic solution is one that will inhibit the increase in the number of bacteria. Sterilization, disinfection, and sanitization are all methods to reduce or destroy microorganisms on objects. These methods cannot be used on skin.

[james0929]

Correct answers!

[millet]

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