WebAt 4.5 hours, the fingerstick glucose measurement was 45 mg per deciliter (2.5 mmol per liter), and there were no symptoms of hypoglycemia or signs of altered mental status. WebWhen the patient has an altered mental status a When a clot or embolism occludes an artery, this causes: A. an ischemic stroke. B. expressive aphasia. C. a hemorrhagic stroke. D. receptive aphasia. a During the primary assessment, what is a sign of shock? A. Flushed skin B. Perfusion C. Rapid heart rate D. Radial pulses c
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WebHypoglycemia is also called low blood sugar. Common causes include improper diet and too much insulin, a hormone your body needs to balance blood sugar. Hyponatremia. Hyponatremia is a condition... Web1 dag geleden · acid at 1.5 mmol/L. EKG showed normal sinus rhythm. The CT of the head was unremarkable. Her mental status improved after the correction of hypoglycemia. She endorsed similar episodes of hypoglycemia several months prior to this presentation and after undergoing right knee arthroplasty. She also reported weight loss. jaydess short
Chapter 19 Flashcards Quizlet
Web•See Altered Mental Status •TIA •Sepsis •Seizure/Todd [s paralysis •Hypoglycemia •Stroke - Thrombotic or embolic (~85%) - Hemorrhagic (~15%) •Tumor •Trauma •Dialysis or renal failure •Bell [s Palsy Signs and Symptoms •Altered mental status •Weakness or paralysis •Blindness or other sensory loss •Aphasia or dysarthia ... WebHypoglycemia is caused by too much sugar in the blood. B. Hypoglycemia is not a serious medical emergency. C. Altered mental status is not a result of hypoglycemia. D. The symptoms of hypoglycemia may develop rapidly. The symptoms of hypoglycemia may develop rapidly. WebFALSEHyperglycemia should be considered in a patient following an MVC with an altered mental status. TRUEPsychological problems and complications of medications can cause altered mental status. TRUEPatients who have had a stroke can lose their airway or stop breathing without warning. jayden writing