Asked by sahil sharma on May 19, 2024
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A 56-year-old nondiabetic patient is undergoing orthopedic surgery.The perioperative nurse is monitoring the blood glucose level.What is the main rationale for monitoring his blood glucose level during surgery?
A) She does not want the patient to develop an embolism.
B) Research shows a strong relationship between wound infections and hyperglycemia.
C) She knows that normal glucose levels promote platelet production.
D) She is monitoring to prevent embolism.
Hyperglycemia
A condition characterized by an excessively high level of glucose in the blood, often associated with diabetes.
Blood Glucose
The concentration of glucose present in the blood, an important measure in diagnosing and managing diabetes.
Orthopedic Surgery
A medical specialty focused on diagnosing, treating, preventing, and rehabilitating disorders, injuries, and diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
- Acknowledge the criticality of bodily preparation and surveillance for patients prior to surgical interventions.
- Pinpoint potential complications after surgery and their causative risk elements.
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Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the criticality of bodily preparation and surveillance for patients prior to surgical interventions.
- Pinpoint potential complications after surgery and their causative risk elements.
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