Knowing that gluconeogenesis helps to maintain blood glucose levels, Student Nurse Glory should do all of the following: document weight changes because of fatty acid mobilization,... Knowing that gluconeogenesis helps to maintain blood glucose levels, Student Nurse Glory should do all of the following: document weight changes because of fatty acid mobilization, evaluate the patient’s sensitivity to low room temperatures because of decreased adipose tissue insulation, and protect the patient from sources of infection because of decreased cellular protein deposits.
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The question is asking how Student Nurse Glory should respond to the effects of gluconeogenesis on blood glucose levels, specifically focusing on patient care considerations. The high-level approach is to evaluate the implications of gluconeogenesis on patient health and how it impacts weight changes, temperature sensitivity, and infection risk.
Answer
Document weight changes, evaluate temperature sensitivity, and protect from infection.
Student Nurse Glory should: document weight changes due to fatty acid mobilization, evaluate the patient's sensitivity to low temperatures, and protect from infection due to decreased protein deposits.
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Student Nurse Glory should: document weight changes due to fatty acid mobilization, evaluate the patient's sensitivity to low temperatures, and protect from infection due to decreased protein deposits.
More Information
Gluconeogenesis is critical for maintaining blood glucose levels, especially during fasting. As it involves mobilizing fatty acids and proteins, monitoring weight, temperature sensitivity, and infection risks becomes essential.
Tips
Common mistakes include not considering all physiological changes associated with gluconeogenesis, such as impact on adipose tissue and protein use.
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