Ati lpn med surg endocrine exam
Ati lpn med surg endocrine exam ( 44 Questions)
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus about the manifestations of hypoglycemia. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Shakiness is a common symptom of hypoglycemia, often caused by the body's release of adrenaline in response to low blood glucose levels.
Hypoglycemia typically causes an increase in hunger, not a decreased appetite, as the body attempts to correct low glucose levels.
Cool, clammy skin is associated with hypoglycemia due to the body's stress response, not warm, moist skin.
Increased thirst (polydipsia) is a symptom of hyperglycemia, not hypoglycemia.
Rationale:
A. Shakiness is a common symptom of hypoglycemia, often caused by the body's release of adrenaline in response to low blood glucose levels.
B. Hypoglycemia typically causes an increase in hunger, not a decreased appetite, as the body attempts to correct low glucose levels.
C. Cool, clammy skin is associated with hypoglycemia due to the body's stress response, not warm, moist skin.
D. Increased thirst (polydipsia) is a symptom of hyperglycemia, not hypoglycemia.