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16. The Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
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A client has a fasting plasma glucose level of 118 mg/dL. How should the nurse interpret this result?
A
The client has normal fasting glucose.
B
The client has impaired fasting glucose (prediabetes).
C
The client is hypoglycemic.
D
The client has diabetes mellitus.
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Step 1: Understand the normal range for fasting plasma glucose levels. Normal fasting glucose levels are typically between 70 mg/dL and 99 mg/dL. Levels above this range may indicate impaired fasting glucose or diabetes.
Step 2: Identify the range for impaired fasting glucose (prediabetes). Impaired fasting glucose is defined as a fasting plasma glucose level between 100 mg/dL and 125 mg/dL.
Step 3: Compare the client's fasting plasma glucose level (118 mg/dL) to the established ranges. Determine whether the value falls within the normal range, impaired fasting glucose range, or diabetes range.
Step 4: Recall that diabetes mellitus is diagnosed when fasting plasma glucose levels are 126 mg/dL or higher on two separate occasions. Hypoglycemia is defined as fasting glucose levels below 70 mg/dL.
Step 5: Based on the comparison, interpret the result as impaired fasting glucose (prediabetes), since the client's fasting plasma glucose level of 118 mg/dL falls within the range of 100-125 mg/dL.
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