MSN 277 exam 3 sakai self-assessment Questions With Complete Solutions

(DM) The diabetic patient asks the nurse why it is necessary to maintain blood glucose levels no lower than 70 mg/dL. What is the nurse's best response? A. "Glucose is the only fuel form used by body cells to produce energy needed for physiologic activity." B. "The central nervous system, which cannot store glucose, requires a continuous supply of glucose for fuel." C. "Without a minimum level of glucose circulating in the blood, erythrocytes cannot produce ATP." D. "The presence of glucose in the blood counteracts the formation of lactic acid and prevents acidosis." correct answer: B. "The central nervous system, which cannot store glucose, requires a continuous supply of glucose for fuel." Feedback:B is correct. If the serum glucose drops below 70 mg/dl, the patient may exhibit an altered level of consciousness and eventually fall into a coma with a risk of death. (DM) The patient on an intensified insulin regimen consistently has a fasting blood glucose between 80 and 90 mg/dL and a Glycosylated Hemoglobin level of 5.5%. What is the nurse's interpretation of these findings? A. The patient is at increased risk for developing hypoglycemia. B. The patient is at increased risk for developing hyperglycemia.