A nurse is assessing a client who has delirium due to a febrile illness. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A. 3hr oral glucose tolerance test - This test is typically used for diagnosing gestational diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance, not for long-term management.

B. HbA1c - Hemoglobin A1c reflects the average blood glucose levels over the past 2-3 months and is a reliable indicator of long-term glycemic control.

C. Fasting blood glucose test - This provides a snapshot of blood glucose levels at a specific point in time and is not as reliable for assessing long-term glycemic control as HbA1c.

D. Urinalysis for ketones - Urinalysis for ketones is useful for detecting acute complications such as diabetic ketoacidosis but does not reflect long-term management of blood glucose levels.

A. "Limit your meals to three times per day." - Incorrect. Following gastric bypass surgery,

clients are typically advised to eat small, frequent meals rather than limiting to three large meals per day.

B. "Consume at least 25 grams of fiber daily." - Incorrect. While fiber is important for gastrointestinal health, clients following gastric bypass surgery may need to avoid high-fiber foods initially and gradually reintroduce them based on individual tolerance.

C. "Start each meal with a protein source." - Correct. Protein is essential for wound healing and maintenance of muscle mass after gastric bypass surgery. Starting each meal with a protein source helps ensure an adequate intake.

D. "Check your blood glucose level before each meal." - This instruction is not directly related to dietary management following gastric bypass surgery. Blood glucose monitoring may be necessary for clients with diabetes, but it is not specific to post-gastric bypass dietary

instructions.