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    ATI PN Exit 2023 Proctored Exam

    A nurse is caring for a client who has hypoglycemia.The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of hypoglycemia?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A rationale:Fever. Fever is not an adverse effect of hypoglycemia. Fever is usually associated with an elevated body temperature, often due to infection or other inflammatory conditions, and is not directly related to low blood sugar levels.Choice B rationale:Shakiness. Shakiness is a common symptom of hypoglycemia. When blood sugar levels drop too low, the body responds with symptoms like trembling or shakiness, which is caused by the release of stress hormones like epinephrine. These symptoms are the body's way of signaling the need for immediate glucose intake to raise blood sugar levels.Choice C rationale:Increased urination. Increased urination is not a typical symptom of hypoglycemia. In fact, frequent urination may be associated with hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels) in conditions like diabetes mellitus.Choice D rationale:Thirst. Thirst is not a direct symptom of hypoglycemia. Thirst is more commonly associated with hyperglycemia, where high blood sugar levels lead to increased urine output, causing dehydration and subsequent thirst. In hypoglycemia, the focus is on correcting the low blood sugar levels rather than managing thirst.

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