The Nurse Notes Lab Results That Include an Elevated Glucose

question 60

Multiple Choice

The nurse notes lab results that include an elevated glucose, decreased bicarbonate, and decreased serum pH.Which of the following nursing diagnoses is most likely incorporated into the patient's plan of care?

• A)Decreased cardiac output related to dehydration
• B)Impaired gas exchanged related to respiratory alkalosis
• C)Imbalanced nutrition less than body requirements related to diabetes
• D)Altered body image related to cachexia

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