A Patient Has a Lactate Level of 8 Mmol/L

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient has a lactate level of 8 mmol/L. What should this finding indicate to the nurse?

• A) Carbon dioxide exchange
• B) Underuse of oxygen
• C) Glucose metabolism
• D) Tissue hypoxia

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Definitions:

Psychological Elder Abuse

A form of elder mistreatment involving emotional or mental harm inflicted on an older person, often manifesting through manipulation, neglect, or verbal assault.

Physical Elder Abuse

Occurs when someone hits or handles a person roughly, even if there is no injury.

Elder Neglect

Occurs when a person fails to provide an older person with the necessities of life, such as food, clothing, shelter, medical attention, personal care, and required supervision.

Sexual Elder Abuse

Occurs when an older adult is forced to engage in sexual activity; this may include verbal suggestive behaviour, sexual touching, sex without consent, or not respecting a person’s privacy.