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A client is found unconscious with a Medic-Alert bracelet indicating type 1 diabetes mellitus. What is the highest priority nursing intervention?
 
  a. Administer insulin.
  b. Feed the client orange juice.
  c. Administer glucagon.
  d. Perform CPR.

Question 2

The client has been started on Metformin (Glucophage). What would be a positive outcome for this client as a result of the medication he is taking?
 
  a. Increased serum glucose level following a meal
  b. Decreased serum glucose level following a meal
  c. Increased absorption of glucose form the small intestine
  d. Reduced absorption of glucose from the small intestine


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

ANS: C
Glucagon is given to unconscious patients in order to stimulate an increase in blood sugar level.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Metformin is designed to reduce the absorption of glucose from the small intestine.


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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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