A Patient with a Spinal Cord Injury Was Given IV

question 41

Multiple Choice

A patient with a spinal cord injury was given IV Decadron (dexamethasone) after arriving in the emergency department. The patient also has a history of hypoglycemia. During the hospital stay, the nurse would expect to see which of the following?

• A)increased episodes of hypoglycemia
• B)possible episodes of hyperglycemia
• C)no change in the patient's glycemic parameters
• D)both hyper- and hypoglycemic episodes

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Definitions:

Constant Dollar Withdrawals

A method of withdrawing funds from an investment account where the amount adjusted for inflation remains the same over time.

Inflation

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and, subsequently, purchasing power is falling.

Real Withdrawals

The process of taking out funds from an investment or savings account, adjusted for the effects of inflation, to maintain the purchasing power of the money.

Annual Interest Rate

The percentage increase in the value of money due to interest, calculated on a yearly basis.