The LPN/LVN is obtaining a blood glucose level on a client with diabetes mellitus, and notes that the blood glucose level is 280 mg/dL.Knowledge of which condition prompts the LPN/LVN to report the finding to the RN?
A)Hypoglycemia
B)Diabetic coma
C)Hyperglycemia
D)A normal value

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The blood glucose level of 280 mg/dL indicates hyperglycemia, which is a condition of elevated blood glucose levels and requires intervention, especially in a client with diabetes mellitus.

The LPN/LVN Is Obtaining a Blood Glucose Level on a Client