Which of the Following Statements About the Administration of Dextrose

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the administration of dextrose to the patient with a traumatic brain injury is TRUE?

• A) Hypoglycemia is associated with a poorer neurologic outcome; if the blood glucose level is less than 60 mg/dL, administer 25 grams of dextrose.
• B) Hypoglycemia is inconsequential to neurologic outcome; assessing the blood glucose level is not a priority.
• C) Hyperglycemia is associated with a poorer neurologic outcome; never administer dextrose to a patient with traumatic brain injury.
• D) Hypoglycemia is associated with a poorer neurologic outcome. All patients with suspected traumatic brain injury who have an altered mental status should receive 25 grams of dextrose intravenously.

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Definitions:

Regulation Of Hunger

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Cannon And Washburn

Researchers who conducted experiments on hunger, concluding that stomach contractions signal hunger to the brain.

Stomach Contractions

The movements of the muscles in the stomach involved in the mechanical processing of food.

Cause Of Hunger

Biological, psychological, and social factors that trigger the feeling and necessity to eat for energy and nutrition.