A nurse is reinforcing glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) testing with a client who
has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements indicates that the client
understands the teaching?
"The HbA1c test should be performed 2 hr after I eat a meal that is high in
carbohydrates."(The nurse should remind the client that carbohydrate
consumption is not required for HbA1c testing.)
"The HbA1c test can help detect the presence of ketones in my body."(The nurse
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should remind the client that urine testing can detect ketone bodies.)
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"I will have my HbA1c checked twice per year."(An HbA1c test provides the client's
average glucose level for the preceding 3 months. The nurse should instruct the client
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to have her HbA1c tested twice yearly to manage her glucose.)
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"I will plan to fast before I have my HbA1c tested."(The nurse should remind the
client that fasting is not required for HbA1C testing.)
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A nurse is examining a client’s IV site and notes a red line up his arm. The client reports
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a throbbing, burning pain at the IV site. The nurse should identify that the client’s
manifestations indicate which of the following complications of IV therapy?
Thrombophlebitis(The nurse should identify pain, warmth, and a red streak up the
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arm as indications of thrombophlebitis.)
Infiltration(The nurse should identify swelling and cool skin at the IV site as indications
of infiltration.)
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Hematoma(The nurse should identify swelling and bruising as indications of a
hematoma that can develop by not holding enough pressure after discontinuing the IV.)
Venous spasms(The nurse should identify cramping at or above the insertion
site and numbness as indications of venous spasms.)
A nurse is collecting data from a client and notices several skin lesion. Which of the
following findings should the nurse report as possible melanoma?
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