Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. The client reports that she is not feeling well. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is hypoglycemic? (Select all that apply.)
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Correct Answer:
Diaphoresis
Rationale:
Diaphoresis
🟣 Diaphoresis, or excessive sweating, is a classic sign of hypoglycemia, triggered by activation of the sympathetic nervous system in response to falling glucose levels.
🟣 It serves as one of the body’s early warning signals and may be the first observable symptom in a client with hypoglycemia.
🟣 Recognizing diaphoresis early is critical to intervening before neurological symptoms develop.
Tremors
🟣 Tremors occur due to adrenergic stimulation as the body tries to compensate for low blood glucose.
🟣 This symptom reflects altered neuromuscular function, which often accompanies other sympathetic signs like tachycardia and anxiety.
🟣 It is one of the hallmark symptoms that should prompt immediate glucose assessment and intervention.
Inability to concentrate
🟣 Glucose is the brain’s primary energy source, and low levels impair cognitive function, leading to difficulty concentrating.
🟣 This neuroglycopenic symptom can manifest subtly, making it essential for nurses to recognize mental status changes as early signs.
🟣 Addressing this promptly helps prevent progression to more severe complications like confusion, seizures, or coma.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI EXIT Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor Exam(s)~2025
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