A Patient Is Admitted to the Hospital with Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemia

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted to the hospital with hyperosmolar hyperglycemia. The patient is 40 percent overweight and has a BG value of 987 mg/dL. Which is the priority focus while planning nursing care for this patient?

• A)BG level
• B)Hydration status
• C)Presence of an illness
• D)Age-related changes

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