During a Home Visit the Nurse Learns That an Older

question 2

Multiple Choice

During a home visit the nurse learns that an older patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic renal failure is experiencing headache, polydipsia, and lethargy. What is the most important assessment that the nurse should make at this time?

• A) Measure the patient's latest urine output.
• B) Assess the patient's appetite and oral intake.
• C) Measure the patient's current capillary blood glucose level.
• D) Determine the amount of fluid the patient has ingested over the last few hours.

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