Ati lpn med surg endocrine exam
Ati lpn med surg endocrine exam ( 44 Questions)
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse determines that teaching has been effective when the client identifies which of the following manifestations of hypoglycemia? (Select all that apply.)
Sweating is a classic sign of hypoglycemia due to the activation of the sympathetic nervous system in response to low blood glucose levels.
Polydipsia (excessive thirst) is a symptom of hyperglycemia, not hypoglycemia.
Tachycardia is a common symptom of hypoglycemia as the body responds to low glucose with increased adrenaline release.
Blurry vision can occur during hypoglycemia due to the effects of low glucose on the brain and eye function.
Polyuria (excessive urination) is associated with hyperglycemia, not hypoglycemia.
Rationale:
A. Sweating is a classic sign of hypoglycemia due to the activation of the sympathetic nervous system in response to low blood glucose levels.
B. Polydipsia (excessive thirst) is a symptom of hyperglycemia, not hypoglycemia.
C. Tachycardia is a common symptom of hypoglycemia as the body responds to low glucose with increased adrenaline release.
D. Blurry vision can occur during hypoglycemia due to the effects of low glucose on the brain and eye function.
E. Polyuria (excessive urination) is associated with hyperglycemia, not hypoglycemia.