A Patient's Capillary Blood Glucose Level Is 120 Mg/dL 6

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient's capillary blood glucose level is 120 mg/dL 6 hours after the nurse initiated a parenteral nutrition (PN) infusion. The appropriate action by the nurse is to

• A)obtain a venous blood glucose specimen.
• B)slow the infusion rate of the PN infusion.
• C)recheck the capillary blood glucose level in 4 to 6 hours.
• D)contact the health care provider for infusion rate changes.

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Definitions:

Vasa Recta

The vasa recta are a series of straight capillaries in the medulla of the kidney that play a crucial role in the concentration and regulation of urine.

Renal Artery

The blood vessel that supplies the kidneys with blood rich in oxygen and nutrients.

Interlobar Arteries

Arteries located between the lobes of an organ, such as the kidney, responsible for supplying blood.

Arcuate Arteries

Vessels found in various organs, named for their arc-like shape, important for distributing blood in the kidneys and uterus.