What are the expected lab results for someone with pre-diabetes? ...

[CharlieWard]

What are the expected lab results for someone with pre-diabetes?

Question 2

Mr. Lew was transported to the emergency room (ER) by emergency transport. City police officers called an ambulance after finding Mr. Lew lying in an alley with apparent unconsciousness. The emergency medical team started an intravenous (IV), and upon arriving at the ER, Mr. Lew had regained consciousness but is now unconscious again. Physical data collected included the following:
 
 
 
  Physical appearance is unkempt and dirty.
 
  Odor suggests consumption of alcohol is likely.
 
  T 96, P 124, R 36, B/P 90/40
 
  Very emaciated appearance
 
  Legs and arms very dry and flaky
 
  Mottled purplish areas to lower extremities
 
  Edema 3+ in ankles and lower legs
 
  Abdomen tight and distended
 
  Facial color and nail beds pale
 
  No response to painful or verbal stimuli
 
 
 
  After physician examination, Mr. Lew was admitted to the hospital with malnutrition, R/O pancreatitis, and cirrhosis of the liver due to ETOH abuse.
 
 
 
  Of the goals identified, which is the highest in priority?

[pikon]

Answer to Question 1

Pre-diabetes is usually detected during diabetes screenings. A fasting glucose between 100 and 125 mg/dl, an A1C of 5.7-6.4, or an OGTT (oral glucose tolerance test) 2-hour blood glucose of 140-199 mg/dl can indicate the presence of pre-diabetes.

Answer to Question 2

Normal laboratory values are the highest priority. In his present condition, it is of utmost need to stabilize his body's fluid and electrolyte balance.

[CharlieWard]

Excellent

[juliaf]

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