NR-325 Adult Health II (NR325ADULTHEALTHII/NR325MED–SURG2EXAM2)
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NR325 / NR325 Adult Health II | Med – Surg 2 | Exam 2 (Latest 2021 / 2022) - Chamberlain-A patient is exhibiting s/s of hypothyroidism. What dx test will the nurse expect to be performed first?
Thyroid stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Why is TSH the first Dx done in order to assess for hypothyroidis...
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A patient is exhibiting s/s of hypothyroidism. What dx test will the nurse expect to
be performed first?
Thyroid stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Why is TSH the first Dx done in order to assess for hypothyroidism?
b/c it is the most sensitive of the T3/T4/ TSH
TSH is most sensitive in discovering hypothyroidism
A patient with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) calls the clinic w/ complaints of nausea,
vomiting , and diarrhea. What is most important to advise your patient to do?
Check blood glucose levels every 2-4 hours
Why should T1D's check blood glucose levels every 2-3 hours when stressed?
B/c Stressors (sickness, trauma, stress, etc) cause an INCREASE in blood glucose
levels
A patient screened for diabetes at a clinic has a fasting plasma BG level of 120
mg/dL (6.7 mmol/L). Which statement is best?
You are at an increased risk for developing diabetes
How long should a patient fast for prior to a fasting blood glucose/2-hour plasma
glucose test is taken?
8-12 hours
What is the normal value of a fasting blood glucose level?
74-106
What result of a fasting blood glucose level indicates at risk for developing
diabetes?
100-120
What are some reasons for non-normal range of fasting blood glucose levels?
Not fasting for 8-12 hours before
some medications
What is the reasoning for performing a fasting blood glucose test/ 2 hours plasma
glucose test?
Aids in the diagnosis of diabetes
,What is the normal range for a 2 hours plasma glucose test for patients ages 0-50?
< 140 mg/dL OR 7.4 mmol/L
What is the normal range for a 2 hours plasma glucose test for patients ages 50-60?
< 150 mg./dL
What is the normal range for a 2 hours plasma glucose test for patients ages >60?
< 160 mg/dL
How many grams of carbohydrates should a patient taking a 2 hour plasma test
consume prior to the exam starting?
75 grams
What are some requirements that a patient must comply with during the 2-hour
plasma test? - - no exercising during the exam
must fast after initial 75g of carbs are consumed
What are some factors in developing Type 2 diabetes (T2D)?
Overweight
- Obesity
- Advanced age
- Family history
- Certain ethnical groups
A nurse plans a class for patients who are newly diagnosed with T2D. Which goal
is most appropriate?
enable the patient to become active participants in the management of their disease
What are some s/s of thyroid storm?
Elevated Temperature
- s/s of heart failure
- s/s of Hyperthyroidism
What electrolyte imbalances are associated with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
Hyponatremia
- Hypokalemia
- Hypophosphatemia
- Hypochloremia
- Hypomagnesemia
,What are some s/s of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fluid deficits
- Electrolyte imbalances
What sensations are s/s of DKA?
Thirst
What respiratory s/s are r/t DKA?
Kussmaul respirations
What type of fluid deficit s/s are r/t DKA?
Dehydration
What urinary s/s are r/t DKA?
Ketonuria
What breath odors s/s are r/t DKA?
Sweet, fruity breath odor
What type of diabetes is associated with autoimmune / genetic predisposition?
Type one diabetes (T1D)
What is the stereotypical age associated with dx of T1D?
< 40 years old
What is the main issue r/t T2D?
Problem with glucose metabolism
- problem with moving glucose in/out of cells
What is the main goal of treatment for diabetes?
Stabilize the blood glucose levels
What does stabilizing blood glucose levels cause?
a reduction in complications of diabetes
What are some nursing dx r/t diabetes?
Imbalanced nutrition
- unstable blood-glucose levels
, What the three P's s/s that are r/t diabetes?
Polydipsia
- Polyuria
- Polyphagia
What does polydipsia mean?
Excessive thirst
What does polyphagia mean?
Excessive hunger
What are some s/s of weight r/t type 1 diabetes?
Weight loss
What are some weight s/s that are r/t to T2D?
Weight gain
What type of LOC changes are r/t to diabetes?
Fatigue
What hemoglobin A1C level indicates diabetes?
6.5% or higher
What Fasting Plasma Glucose level indicates diabetes?
> 126 mg/dL
What 2-hour plasma glucose during OGTT indicates diabetes?
Greater or equal to 200 mg/dL (with glucose load of 75g)
What blood glucose level indicated hyperglycemia?
> 200mg/dL
What percentage of diabetics is type 2 diabetes (T2D)?
90-95%
How is insulin impacted with T2D?
causes insulin resistance
- Decreases insulin production
What does T2D cause on glucose levels?
increases hepatic glucose production
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