Pre-Test 1 and 2: Introduction to Special Questions Based on Official NCLEX-RN[®]
11. A 50-year-old client, who is overweight, is tested at a health fair and the result of a nonfasting blood sugar is 210 mg/dL. A nurse should:
Pre-Test 1 and 2: Introduction to Special Questions Based on Official NCLEX-RN[®]
11. A 50-year-old client, who is overweight, is tested at a health fair and the result of a nonfasting blood sugar is 210 mg/dL. A nurse should:
. Encourage re-testing in 1 hour.
. Encourage re-testing in 1 week.
. Tell the client that follow-up is needed later in the week.
. Tell the client that the results are normal.
Test-Taking Tip
By recalling the normal range for nonfasting blood sugar levels, Answer 4 can be eliminated as 210 mg/dL is not normal. Select between: "week," "1 year," or "3 years," and choose the ASAP time frame.
Content Area: Adult Health, Endocrine; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Implementation; Cognitive Level: Application; Client Need/Subneed: Physiological Integrity/Reduction of Risk Potential/Laboratory Values
Pre-Test 1 and 2: Introduction to Special Questions Based on Official NCLEX-RN[®]
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Answer 1 is incorrect because this client's high blood sugar needs more immediate follow-up, not just retesting. Answer 2 is incorrect because this client's high blood sugar needs more immediate follow-up by a health-care provider. Answer 3 is correct because this is high, even for a nonfasting sample, and is suggestive of diabetes. The client should be seen soon. Answer 4 is incorrect because this blood sugar exceeds normal limits and is suggestive of diabetes.