Regarding Hgb A1C lab results. Which of the following statements are TRUE? <Select all that apply>

An RN preceptor is reviewing blood sugar control with a newly graduated nurse. Which of the following represents the normal process of how the body regulates blood sugar levels:

A nurse is caring for a client 2 hours after admission. The client has an SpO2 of 91%, exhibits audible wheezes, and is using accessory muscles when breathing. Which of the following classes medications should the nurse expect to administer?

Hospital policy is that any new patient admitted to the hospital will have their blood checked for their Hgb A1C level. Your patient's blood was drawn, and the lab calls you to report that their Hgb A1C level is 5.4. This level is:

A nurse is reviewing the medical record for a client who is to begin therapy for DKA. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse expect?

Your patient in the Emergency Room reports having severe chest pain and you suspect a heart attack. Which of the following laboratory tests would be best to confirm your suspicions?

What two diseases comprise COPD?

You are an RN in a busy Emergency Department who is caring for a patient who was brought in for an acute asthma attack about 5 minutes ago. Upon arrival, the patient was loudly wheezing and able to talk in 4 to 5 word sentences. A couple of minutes later as you are charting, you notice that you can no longer hear the patient wheezing. You know you should now.

COPD is known to cause air trapping and stiff alveoli leading to increased pulmonary pressure. When the right side of the heart tries to pump blood against this increased pressure in the lungs, it can result in:

Patients with Emphysema can sometimes display some characteristic signs and symptoms. Which of the following is NOT commonly one of these characteristic signs?

For a patient who is taking a Casual (Random) blood glucose test, what value is considered to indicate they likely have Diabetes?