The nurse administers teriparatide and evaluates the drug as effective in achieving desired effects when what is assessed?

Metoclopramide is a medication that increases muscle contractions in the upper digestive tract and speeds up the rate at which the stomach empties into the intestines. It is used to treat gastroparesis (slow stomach emptying) in people with diabetes, which can cause heartburn and stomach discomfort after meals.

Choice A is wrong because impaction is a condition where a large mass of dry, hard stool becomes stuck in the rectum and cannot be passed.

Metoclopramide does not treat impaction, but laxatives or enemas may be used instead.

Choice C is wrong because encopresis is a condition where a child over the age of 4 has involuntary bowel movements, usually due to chronic constipation.

Metoclopramide does not treat encopresis, but behavioral therapy, laxatives, or dietary changes may be used instead.

Choice D is wrong because metoclopramide is not used for clients requiring diagnostic procedures involving the stomach or intestines.

However, it may be used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy or surgery.

Diaphoresis means excessive sweating, which is one of the symptoms of hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia occurs when the blood sugar level is lower than the normal range, which can cause dizziness, confusion, weakness, hunger, and other signs.

Choice B is wrong because flushing of the face is not a symptom of hypoglycemia.

Flushing can be caused by other conditions, such as fever, allergic reactions, or rosacea.

Choice C is wrong because fruity breath is a symptom of hyperglycemia, not hypoglycemia.

Hyperglycemia means high blood sugar level, which can cause the body to produce ketones that give the breath a fruity odor.

Choice D is wrong because unpredictable behaviors are not a specific symptom of hypoglycemia.

However, hypoglycemia can cause confusion, irritability, or anxiety, which may affect the behavior of some people.

The normal range of blood sugar level for most people is between 70 and 130 mg/dL (3.9 and 7.2 mmol/L) before meals and less than 180 mg/dL (10 mmol/L) after meals.

However, this may vary depending on the individual and the type of diabetes.

It is important to monitor the blood sugar level regularly and treat hypoglycemia promptly by eating or drinking a simple sugar source.