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crobinson2013

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on: Jul 11, 2018
While reviewing laboratory results for an older patient the nurse notes that the glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) result is 6.0. What does this finding indicate to the nurse?
 
  1. The patient needs a referral to a dietician.
  2. The patient needs additional testing for anemia.
  3. The patient has undiagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus.
  4. The patient's average blood glucose level was 120 over the past 3 months.

Question 2

During a physical examination, the woman reports concerns about leaking urine when she sneezes. This type of urine incontinence is attributed to
 
  A) a loss of urine with an increase in intra-abdominal pressure.
  B) the result of a system blockage.
  C) related to damage of the urinary apparatus.
  D) the result of bladder overstretching.


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dlook33

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: There is no need for a referral to a dietician for this laboratory value.

Answer to Question 2

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crobinson2013

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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