The patient has hyperlactatemia. Which lab value concerns the nurse the most about the patient’s risk for long-term sequelae?
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The patient with diabetes is brought to the emergency department with severe confusion and is unable to follow commands. A point-of-care (POC) glucose measurement reveals a blood sugar of 44 g/dL. The nurse begins a 50 mL infusion of D50W. Which action does the nurse take next?
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Which diagnosis explains the patient's chronic pain in the shoulder and inability to perform passive range of motion (ROM) exercises?
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