NUR 2356/ NUR2356: Multidimensional Care II / MDC 2 Final Exam

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1. A nurse is teaching a patient with diabetes mellitus who asks, “why is it necessary to maintain my blood glucose levels no lower than about 60 mg/dL (3.3 mmol/L)?” How would the nurse respond? ... a. “Glucose is the only fuel used by the body to produce the energy that it needs.” b. “Your brain needs a constant supply of glucose because it cannot store it.” c. “Without a minimum level of glucose, your body does not make red blood cells.” d. “Glucose in the blood prevents the formation of lactic acid and prevents acidosis.” [Show More]

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