Practice Question
A nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has diabetes mellitus about the manifestations of hypoglycemia. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Diaphoresis
Rationale:
🟡 Diaphoresis (excessive sweating) is a classic symptom of hypoglycemia, caused by activation of the sympathetic nervous system.
🟡 Other signs include shakiness, irritability, hunger, tachycardia, and pallor.
🟡 In contrast, fruity breath odor, dry mucous membranes, and polyuria are signs of hyperglycemia or diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
🟡 Recognizing early hypoglycemia helps prevent seizures or unconsciousness.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Fundamentals of Nursing
- Answer Choices: 4
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