The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Being

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who is being treated for a gunshot wound to the abdomen.The patient is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) .The physician has prescribed insulin coverage on a sliding scale.The patient reports he has never had diabetes before.What response by the nurse is indicated?

• A)"It is likely you have developed diabetes as a result of your illness."
• B)"Do you have a family history for diabetes?"
• C)"The TPN you are receiving has high amounts of glucose."
• D)"Insulin is needed to manage your stomach's inability to adequately metabolize food at this time."

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