When Working with a Patient Who Has Diabetes Mellitus, the Nurse

question 8

Multiple Choice

When working with a patient who has diabetes mellitus, the nurse reviews the results of testing for glycosylated hemoglobin (Hb A1C) to evaluate for

• A) glucose levels 2 hours after a meal.
• B) glucose control over the past 3 months.
• C) circulating, nonfasting glucose levels.
• D) hypoglycemic episodes in the past 90 days.

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Definitions:

Intramuscular Injection

A method of delivering medication deep into the muscles, where it is absorbed into the bloodstream.

Parenterally

Administering substances into the body in a manner other than through the digestive tract, such as intravenously or intramuscularly.

Low-molecular-weight Heparin

A category of anticoagulant medications that are derived from standard heparin, designed to prevent and treat blood clots with a lower risk of bleeding complications.

Intradermal Injection

An injection administered into the dermis layer of the skin, typically for allergy testing or tuberculosis screening.