Use Case B to Answer the Following Questions

question 11

Multiple Choice

Use Case B to answer The Following questions
CASE B
At the end of a periodontal debridement appointment, a 63-year-old female client becomes shaky, pale, and weak. The client is under a physician's care for diabetes, which she states is controlled by oral medication. Vital signs obtained at the start of the appointment included a blood pressure of 138/88 mm Hg; pulse rate of 76, regular and strong; and regular respirations of 16. The client states that she ate breakfast about 2 hours before her appointment; her most recent blood glucose reading is 100 mg/dL. The hygienist notifies the dentist, and together they reassure the client while managing the emergency.
-Before treatment, the client's blood glucose levels were:

• A)High, hyperglycemic
• B)Low, hypoglycemic
• C)Within a normal range
• D)Not a factor in treatment

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Definitions:

Chronic High Blood Pressure

A condition characterized by consistently elevated arterial blood pressure over an extended period, potentially leading to health issues.

Pancreas

A glandular organ located in the abdomen that plays a crucial role in digestion and regulation of blood sugar by releasing insulin and digestive enzymes.

Insufficient Insulin Production

A condition where the pancreas produces inadequate amounts of insulin, affecting blood sugar regulation.

Glucose

A basic form of sugar that serves as a crucial energy source for living beings and is found in numerous carbohydrate compositions.