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sabina · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

After laboratory tests are completed, it has been determined that a client is adhering to medication and diet therapy to control type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following diagnostic tests would provide this information?

1. Fasting blood glucose level
2. Two-hour postprandial glucose level
3. Hemoglobin A1c
4. Blood glucose level at hour of sleep

Question 2

The postanesthesia care unit nurse is caring for clients with different types of wound drains. Which are the most common types of drains? (Select all that apply.)

1. Plantar drain
2. Penrose drain
3. Davol
4. Hemovac
5. Ostomy appliance
6. Chest tube collection device

jazzlynnnnn · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Hemoglobin A1c is a blood test that is representative of the average blood glucose level over the past several weeks, and it would provide the most accurate information regarding a client's adherence to medication and diet therapy to control type 1 diabetes mellitus. Fasting blood glucose level would provide information about 1 day. A 2-hour postprandial glucose level would provide information regarding the amount of insulin available to digest a meal. A blood glucose level at hour of sleep provides information regarding medication management for one day.

Answer to Question 2

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The most common types of wound drains include the Penrose, Davol, and Hemovac. An ostomy appliance is not a postoperative wound drain. A chest tube collection device is not a postoperative wound drain.