Assessment of Blood Glucose Levels Is Prescribed Every 6 Hours

question 4

Multiple Choice

Assessment of blood glucose levels is prescribed every 6 hours for a patient who is receiving parenteral nutrition (PN) .The patient asks why this is necessary.Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) "We have to monitor your glucose because the physician prescribed it."
• B) "When people receive PN, they develop mild diabetes, which needs to be well regulated."
• C) "PN contains a lot of sugar. We monitor blood glucose to be sure it doesn't get too high."
• D) "There is a lot of sugar in the solution, which can increase the risk for rebound hypoglycemia."

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