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RYAN BANYAN

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on: Jul 11, 2018
An older adult patient is experiencing symptoms commonly associated with hyperglycemi
 
  a. Which laboratory test is most reliable for detecting hyperglycemia in older adults?
  a. A random serum glucose
  b. An oral glucose tolerance test
  c. An early morning urine test for glucose
  d. A 24-hour urine glucose test

Question 2

An older patient is hospitalized for the first time. After giving a dose of hydromorphone (Dilaudid), what assessment takes priority?
 
  a. Pain level
  b. Nausea
  c. Urinary retention
  d. Respiratory rate


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

B
Appropriate glucose testing includes a fasting blood glucose, an oral glucose tolerance test, and the hemoglobin A1C. The other options are not appropriate.

Answer to Question 2

D
Respiratory depression is common with opioid analgesics. All assessments are appropriate; however, respiratory assessment takes priority.


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