ATI LPN EXAM
ATI LPN EXAM ( 47 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client who has capillary blood glucose 48 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Bradycardia: Low blood sugar levels can lead to bradycardia, a slower than normal heart rate.
Flushed skin: Typically, low blood sugar levels might cause pallor or cool, clammy skin, rather than flushing.x
Decreased appetite:
Low blood sugar might result in increased hunger or a feeling of needing to eat rather than decreased appetite.
Tremors: Hypoglycemia often presents with symptoms like tremors or shakiness due to the body's response to low blood sugar.
A. Bradycardia:
Low blood sugar levels can lead to bradycardia, a slower than normal heart rate.
B. Flushed skin:
Typically, low blood sugar levels might cause pallor or cool, clammy skin, rather than flushing.x
C. Decreased appetite:
Low blood sugar might result in increased hunger or a feeling of needing to eat rather than decreased appetite.
D. Tremors:
Hypoglycemia often presents with symptoms like tremors or shakiness due to the body's response to low blood sugar.