Adult health / medical-surgical nursing · practice question
A 68-year-old client on a medical-surgical unit is being evaluated for rapidly worsening vital signs. The nurse reviews this trend: glucose readings 58, 54, and 49 mg/dL over 2 hours. Which interpretation and action are most appropriate?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
C. Interpret the trend in context, compare it with baseline or benchmarks, and take the safest indicated action.
Why
Trend questions require comparison with baseline, symptoms, risk, and benchmarks. Safe nursing action begins before a preventable event becomes critical.
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