When Caring for a Diabetic Patient Who Had Abdominal Surgery

question 15

Multiple Choice

When caring for a diabetic patient who had abdominal surgery one week ago, the nurse obtains these data. Which finding should be reported immediately to the health care provider?

• A) Blood glucose 136 mg/dl
• B) Oral temperature 101° F ( 38.3° C )
• C) Patient complaint of increased incisional pain
• D) New 5-cm separation of the proximal wound edges

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